Replacement lace hooks for boots?

[Brian Tymchak]

I broke a speed hook on my boots by trying to spread it a bit to allow a thicker lace. They're just cheap pot metal. The local shoe repair guy admitted all he had was just the pot metal hooks. Can anyone recommend a good quality steel replacement? Something I can spread a bit without breaking?

Thanks!

[Jim Koepke]

Is there a Red Wing shoe store in your area? My shoes of that brand appear to have steel & brass speed hooks.

Is the hook made in such a way for filing would open up the gap enough?

jtk

[Bill Dufour]

I get to brag about my big vocabulary. The little thing on the end of the Shoelace is called an aglet.
Bill D

[Brian Tymchak]

Is there a Red Wing shoe store in your area? My shoes of that brand appear to have steel & brass speed hooks.

Is the hook made in such a way for filing would open up the gap enough?

jtk

Hi Jim, we do have red wing stores. I didn't know that until you posted the question. Called one. They will only repair their own products and will not sell the hooks. Nice to know they're here. Will check them out the next time I'm in boot shopping mode.

Did not consider filing the front off the hook off. Will have to look at that closer this evening. Thanks for the idea.

[Adam Herman]

maybe something like these? they look bent instead of cast.

https://www.amazon.com/Fujiyuan-eyelets-Buckles-Climbing-Fitting/dp/B07C1Y32YQ/ref=sr_1_54?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5CDBhB9EiwA0w6sLcZRCspg7piLmPDHt8LN mCORDjvVeJ4RJaitymP4nLSyk9zbV-tSDxoCBYUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241909306221&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028880&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6831889425888799721&hvtargid=kwd-7723938590&hydadcr=24660_10400767&keywords=boot+lace+hooks&qid=1617219836&sr=8-54

[Jim Matthews]

I get to brag about my big vocabulary. The little thing on the end of the Shoelace is called an aglet.
Bill D

"Phineas and Ferb"?

[Jim Matthews]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brrnoo-Climb-shoelace-buckle-Boot-Hooks-Lace-Fittings-20pcs-set-Boot-Hooks-Lace-Fittings-With-Rivets-for-Repair-Camp-Hike-Climb-Accessories/272552582?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222223390267080&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=m&wl3=75316680840653&wl4=pla-4578916216083077&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&%20wl10=Walmart&wl12=272552582_10001064006&wl14=hardened%20steel%20shoe%20lace%20hooks&veh=sem&msclkid=ead2840b50e811ac5804e46e59eb68be

[Jerome Stanek]

Try an Amish shoe maker It is a nice trip to Amish country and you could stop off at Kiem Lumber and get some tools

[Brian Tymchak]

maybe something like these? they look bent instead of cast.

https://www.amazon.com/Fujiyuan-eyelets-Buckles-Climbing-Fitting/dp/B07C1Y32YQ/ref=sr_1_54?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5CDBhB9EiwA0w6sLcZRCspg7piLmPDHt8LN mCORDjvVeJ4RJaitymP4nLSyk9zbV-tSDxoCBYUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241909306221&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028880&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6831889425888799721&hvtargid=kwd-7723938590&hydadcr=24660_10400767&keywords=boot+lace+hooks&qid=1617219836&sr=8-54

Thanks Adam. I missed those when I looked at Amazon. Says they are bronze so they should be a little pliable.

[Brian Tymchak]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brrnoo-Climb-shoelace-buckle-Boot-Hooks-Lace-Fittings-20pcs-set-Boot-Hooks-Lace-Fittings-With-Rivets-for-Repair-Camp-Hike-Climb-Accessories/272552582?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222223390267080&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=m&wl3=75316680840653&wl4=pla-4578916216083077&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&%20wl10=Walmart&wl12=272552582_10001064006&wl14=hardened%20steel%20shoe%20lace%20hooks&veh=sem&msclkid=ead2840b50e811ac5804e46e59eb68be

Thanks Jim. Have you used these?

[Brian Tymchak]

Try an Amish shoe maker It is a nice trip to Amish country and you could stop off at Kiem Lumber and get some tools

I definitely need to get to Kiem. Never been. But,, I've been a bit hard on the bank account recently so no more tools for a while. Trying to figure out a way to swing a new shop.

[Roger Feeley]

I followed the Amazon links and saw some Tandy Lace Hooks that looked pretty good. I might just replace mine. The cheap stamped hooks on my boots are shredding the laces.

[Jim Matthews]

Thanks Jim. Have you used these?

Nope.
My boots are straight laceups.

I'm forever snagged on speedhooks.

[Brian Tymchak]

I followed the Amazon links and saw some Tandy Lace Hooks that looked pretty good. I might just replace mine. The cheap stamped hooks on my boots are shredding the laces.

Yep, same problem here with the thicker laces. Just looked at the Tandy hooks you mentioned and I agree. They do look better than anything I've looked at. So it looks like Tandy is out of the nickle plate hooks, but Amazon has them. I guess I'll have to get a setter kit too since I've never done this before.

[Roger Feeley]

I definitely need to get to Kiem. Never been. But,, I've been a bit hard on the bank account recently so no more tools for a while. Trying to figure out a way to swing a new shop.

I’ll be traveling through Ohio in may. Is Kiem worth a stop? Do they have tools I can’t find elsewhere? I looked at their website and there’s not much there besides the wood (which is impressive!).

[Jerome Stanek]

I’ll be traveling through Ohio in may. Is Kiem worth a stop? Do they have tools I can’t find elsewhere? I looked at their website and there’s not much there besides the wood (which is impressive!).

Yes they have tools and some of them are even built for the Amish. Like a gas powered circular saw. Also there is Hartville Hardware I think Kiem has more tools then them though I used to shop both places when I was in business. I liked Kiem better as they gave a 5% discount on cash and at that time Hartville didn't have a discount.

[Ron Selzer]

I’ll be traveling through Ohio in may. Is Kiem worth a stop? Do they have tools I can’t find elsewhere? I looked at their website and there’s not much there besides the wood (which is impressive!).

You can easily spend a couple days and a lot of money in that part of Ohio. Lots of Amish furniture stores along with leathercraft and anything else. Fantastic food along with some not so good. Walnut Creek Der Dutchman broasted chicken is well worth the wait(up to 1 1/2hr at lunch time) go early, 11am. Heini's cheese, Guggisberg award winning Baby Swiss cheese, Troyers farm market, all worth the trip. Lots of quilt shops and antique shops for the better half. Just don't expect much if anything on Sunday.
Kiem lumber, Lehman's Hardware, Hartville, Mt Hope for gas refrigerators among other things. Shows, etc this area is set up for tourists. Lots to see and do.
Amish Country Visitor's Guide | Ohio's Amish Country (https://ohiosamishcountry.com/)
Ron

[Roger Feeley]

Yes they have tools and some of them are even built for the Amish. Like a gas powered circular saw. Also there is Hartville Hardware I think Kiem has more tools then them though I used to shop both places when I was in business. I liked Kiem better as they gave a 5% discount on cash and at that time Hartville didn't have a discount.

that would be something to see. I thought they did a lot with compressed air. I’ve seen a compressed air powered ice cream freezer. Very expensive. Teenagers are much cheaper but higher maintenance.

[Ron Selzer]

that would be something to see. I thought they did a lot with compressed air. I’ve seen a compressed air powered ice cream freezer. Very expensive. Teenagers are much cheaper but higher maintenance.

Also use hydraulics, common to see a diesel stationary engine driving a compressor and a hydraulic pump
Ron

[Roger Feeley]

Nope.
My boots are straight laceups.

I'm forever snagged on speedhooks.

my problem with my current hooks is that the lace doesn’t pull tight smoothly. They are cheap stamped metal. The part of the hook where the lace lives is straight so the lace goes over two corners. as the lace gets tighter, the resistance goes up. It’s a struggle to get the boot tight enough so the lace doesn’t come off the hook.

They should be cast or machined to be round like the old blocks on sailing ships.

[Malcolm Schweizer]

I haven’t read the whole thread, but eBay is my go-to for this kind of thing.
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