DNA Strands Vs Eyelets

[#96 0]

I have a pair of D1C's. I haven't skated in a game with them yet as I'm trying to slowly break them in over time (horrible skate baking problem that I posted awhile ago). I've noticed that the DNA strands pull tight, but there doesn't seem to be enough of them to really give me a tight fit that I like from eyelets. I see space to add eyelets, even enough to get 10 eyelets like normal skates. My main question is would I really be accomplishing anything by doing this? Are the DNA strands good enough? Has this been attempted by anyone before? Also, if I put the eyelets in, would it be possible to somehow remove the DNA pieces and their stitching without damaging the integrity of the boot?

[cds 0]

Pretty sure someone on here talked about adding eyelets to a boot with DNA strands....this was quite a while ago, and I can't remember who.

[Icedog03 0]

I asked if anyone had done it. I wanted to do it to my D-limiteds but my boss advised against it because the materal where eyelets would go is softer then normal to wrap around your foot more.

[#96 0]

Hmm yeah that kinda makes sense I guess. It is softer right at the end there to wrap around. Damn. It could prob still be done, just might not be that strong, and might tear out eventually, or worse, during a game.

[predshockey17 0]

The Dna Strands is one thing I wish they would get rid of. They are horrible. It really is the only problem with the skates. My Dna strands always broke.

[ambro 0]

I have an idea of what DNA Stands are, but could someone with a pair of Missions with DNA Strands take a close up pic of them so I could see what they are for sure? Thanks.

[Irish6491 0]

DNA strands are just a fancy word for a supple fit system on skates. Its like sppeds laces on athletics shoes so there are no eye lets excet on the top. I was sceptical about the DNA lacing system at first but I have actually really liked it. i have wide feet so it allows my feet to be comfortable. Along with waxed laces I have found I have been able to get the skates tight yet comfortable at the same time.