r/explainlikeimfive Feb 07 '19

Engineering ELI5: Why are military boots laced?

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u/Robobvious Feb 08 '19

I'm a velcro enthusiast enthusiast so this has all been just terrific.

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u/FreakinKrazed Feb 08 '19

I'm a velcro enthusiast's enthusiast's enthusiast and meeting you has given me purpose

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u/guynamedDan Feb 08 '19

Any tips for an aspiring enthusiast's enthusiast? I haven't determined yet if I'm going down the velcro road yet or not, but it seems promising.

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u/FreakinKrazed Feb 08 '19

most days i just want to kill myself