Wayward boot tongues

[Markoman]

I have a new pair of Beckett Simonon boots that I love.
My problem is that the tongue on the right boot keeps drifting off to the side
which affects the way the boot feels.
Has anyone come up with a solution to this problem?
I thought about cutting a couple of small slices in the tongue that I
could run the laces through, but I am reluctant to do that.

Thanks,
Marko

 

[Peacoat]

I have used a leather punch to punch holes in strategic locations on the tongue to put the laces through. Slits in the tongue ought to work as well.

 

[galopede]

I have a pair of William Lennon's where the tongue wanders. I cut the two slits to run the laces through and it works fine. Doesn't look wrong or damage the boot.

Gareth

 

[scottyrocks]

You could have a shoemaker rivet or sew in a small strip of cloth or matching leather to run the laces through.

 

[Markoman]

I have used a leather punch to punch holes in strategic locations on the tongue to put the laces through. Slits in the tongue ought to work as well.

Thanks for the reply!

 

[Markoman]

I have a pair of William Lennon's where the tongue wanders. I cut the two slits to run the laces through and it works fine. Doesn't look wrong or damage the boot.

Gareth

Thanks for responding. My biggest concern was damaging the boot.
I may try that.

Thanks again,
Marko

 

[Markoman]

You could have a shoemaker rivet or sew in a small strip of cloth or matching leather to run the laces through.

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Thanks for the suggestion.
Marko

 

[Harris HTM]

I have a pair of William Lennon's where the tongue wanders. I cut the two slits to run the laces through and it works fine. Doesn't look wrong or damage the boot.

Gareth

could you please upload a photo? I do have the same problem with one of my WL's. Great boots by the way, I own 3 pairs of them.

 

[galopede]

I'll see what I can do in the morning Harris. Getting a bit late now!

Gareth

 

[regius]

I’m so glad someone finally posted this question, been a major headache. Mainly happens to my Aldens, several models. I’m worried if I punch two holes in the middle of the tongue to run laces through, am I gonna feel the lace at the top of my instep?