Linesman here and have always worn lace. The real issue is the dirt, sun, sweat and shit you encounter, colour fade etc. so swapping out a little more often than others, having the best glue/tape that works for you and ensuring you keep decent maintenance, you can't go wrong.

(12-16-2011, 11:23 PM)melblad80 Wrote: Linesman here and have always worn lace. The real issue is the dirt, sun, sweat and shit you encounter, colour fade etc. so swapping out a little more often than others, having the best glue/tape that works for you and ensuring you keep decent maintenance, you can't go wrong.

Thanks for that. I'm a sparky and yes sweat is a big thing working in 46c summer heat where average is 34. Hotter than hell.
I'll be ordering a few next year. One kind for work and other for rest on holidays after 8 weeks of work. Cheers for everyones help