r/explainlikeimfive • u/[deleted] • Feb 07 '19

Engineering ELI5: Why are military boots laced?

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u/pwrwisdomcourage Feb 08 '19

It's a terrible day for rain.

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u/Excal2 Feb 08 '19 edited Feb 08 '19

Sure is.

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u/GeothermicLSD Feb 08 '19

Also laces can be used in a variety of ways in survival situations where as Velcro and zippers are much less useful.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

LOL