Wayward boot tongues

• Oct 12, 2020

• #1

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Markoman

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I have a new pair of Beckett Simonon boots that I love.
My problem is that the tongue on the right boot keeps drifting off to the side
which affects the way the boot feels.
Has anyone come up with a solution to this problem?
I thought about cutting a couple of small slices in the tongue that I
could run the laces through, but I am reluctant to do that.

Thanks,
Marko

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #2

Peacoat

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I have used a leather punch to punch holes in strategic locations on the tongue to put the laces through. Slits in the tongue ought to work as well.

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #3

galopede

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I have a pair of William Lennon's where the tongue wanders. I cut the two slits to run the laces through and it works fine. Doesn't look wrong or damage the boot.

Gareth

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #4

scottyrocks

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You could have a shoemaker rivet or sew in a small strip of cloth or matching leather to run the laces through.

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #5

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Markoman

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Peacoat said:

I have used a leather punch to punch holes in strategic locations on the tongue to put the laces through. Slits in the tongue ought to work as well.

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Thanks for the reply!

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #6

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Markoman

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galopede said:

I have a pair of William Lennon's where the tongue wanders. I cut the two slits to run the laces through and it works fine. Doesn't look wrong or damage the boot.

Gareth

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Thanks for responding. My biggest concern was damaging the boot.
I may try that.

Thanks again,
Marko

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #7

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Markoman

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scottyrocks said:

You could have a shoemaker rivet or sew in a small strip of cloth or matching leather to run the laces through.

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Thanks for the suggestion.
Marko

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #8

Harris HTM

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galopede said:

I have a pair of William Lennon's where the tongue wanders. I cut the two slits to run the laces through and it works fine. Doesn't look wrong or damage the boot.

Gareth

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could you please upload a photo? I do have the same problem with one of my WL's. Great boots by the way, I own 3 pairs of them.

 

• Oct 14, 2020

• #9

galopede

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I'll see what I can do in the morning Harris. Getting a bit late now!

Gareth

 

• Oct 22, 2020

• #10

regius

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I’m so glad someone finally posted this question, been a major headache. Mainly happens to my Aldens, several models. I’m worried if I punch two holes in the middle of the tongue to run laces through, am I gonna feel the lace at the top of my instep?