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    Default Salomon laces

    If yours go bad like mine did (for me it was the cinch clip thing) call 1 800 654 2668 for a free replacement. They are 12-13 dollars at an outfitter.

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    Huh, thanks for the info. I'v been wearing XA Comps for years, and had the laces go on a couple of pair. Appreciate it.
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    even for the XA Pro 3D Ultra's???

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    Thanks for the heads up. I'm on my 5th or 6th pair of XA pro's and luckily I've had zero issues.

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    Pr-ice-eee.
    Great shoe, and backed up if in case of failure. But steeeeep as the climb up mahoosuc arm.
    Theyre like crack for your feet tho. I gotta admit, i wished i had never tried 'em. Just ordered a new pair yesterday.

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    Goody5534, the new laces are for any of their shoes with the Kevlar cinch-up style. You cut them to length & there are directions for both of the lacing patterns (one that is pretty normal & one that is asymmetrical). After cutting to length you fuse the ends with a heat source. You can view the process on YouTube. All that is to say: yes, even the xa pro 3d ultra.

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    Baby Sue, thanks. I Have put about 100 miles on my xa pro 3d ultra and the right shoe never stays tighten, but the left never has a problem??? IT SO ANNOYING, any other suggestions... REI has a replacement system for these for $8.50 but your suggestion is for FREE??? These shoes are so COMFY I hope I can resolve this issuue or they're going back.

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    Yes, free. I just finished putting mine on, and I had a major epiphany. Even when mine were new & worked, I hated the unique laces. When pulled tight there was too much slack. Answer: just cut them and tie them like normal laces! That's what I'm doing from now on. This requires singing the ends of the nylon sheath with a match or lighter . . . Very easy, see YouTube if you wish. If you like the system, super. If I were going to use it I would still make the laces shorter, less slack to get snagged on twigs etc.

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    Yea I learned that the hard way too.. rare - Rei used to have them on line.
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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