How to Replace Your Nepal EVO GTX Shoelaces

Quick answer

To replace your Nepal EVO GTX shoelaces, remove the old laces, thread the new original La Sportiva replacement laces through each eyelet in a crisscross pattern, and tighten evenly from the bottom up.

Step-by-step replacement guide

1. Remove old laces: Unlace the boot completely. Inspect eyelets and hooks for damage or debris. If any eyelet is bent, gently straighten it with pliers before threading new laces. Check all eyelets and hooks for wear before installing new laces.
2. Thread the bottom eyelets: Insert one end of the new lace through the bottom left eyelet from outside to inside, and the other end through the bottom right eyelet the same way. Pull until the lace is centered. Ensure equal lace length on both sides for even tension.
3. Crisscross up the boot: Cross the laces and thread each end into the next higher eyelet from outside to inside. Continue crisscrossing up the boot, keeping tension even. At the top, wrap each lace around the hook and pull down to lock. Avoid crossing over hooks—wrap each lace around its own hook for a secure hold.
4. Tie a secure knot: Pull the laces tight from bottom to top, then tie a double knot or surgeon’s knot. Tuck any excess lace under the lacing near the ankle to prevent snagging. A surgeon’s knot (wrap the lace around twice before pulling tight) reduces slipping on descents.

Product facts

• Nepal EVO GTX Replacement Shoelaces: Replacement shoelaces for the La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot. All shoelaces we sell are original La Sportiva laces and are sold by the pair. Using original laces guarantees the right length and durability for technical mountaineering, preventing mid-climb failures.