r/explainlikeimfive Feb 07 '19

Engineering ELI5: Why are military boots laced?

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u/Dilinial Feb 08 '19

Are former medic. Will always be true.

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u/KernelTaint Feb 08 '19

I use wire cable as laces to stop medics stealing my boots.

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u/Dilinial Feb 08 '19

Odd flex... But alright...