STRAIGHT EUROPEAN LACING is also called LADDER LACING. it is a traditional method which seems to be more common in europe, lacing expert IAN FIEGGEN says. as the ARMY and HIKING LACING this method is easy to practice too. i like the straight ladder optic very much and the laces are really strong. you get a perfect hold in the boot for hours; no reduction. this is a disadvantage when you pull the boots on and out. pics | LTG | IAN FIEGGEN