For all you welders

[oddist]

I read an article by a welding teacher that suggested coating all the threads on a pair of boots with "silicon sealer" to keep them from burning away while flame cutting.

I've lost many a sole so I'm going to try it.

Now, how to keep the laces from disappearing? Maybe they can be removed, dragged through some sealer, left to dry, then reinstalled! Worth a try.

[phuzman]

I used to just cover them with duct tape, now I just have shoes that slip on so I don't have to replace laces.

[fused]

Duct tape (http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/) works great... also round toed boots (no seam) and leather laces.

[oddist]

sometimes you cann't see the forest for the trees...leather laces..of course...what was I thinking....:D

[nero]

good idea with the silicon, bound to inspire many 'what have you got on your boots' conversations. Welding rod for laces.