I wasn't around for the first buy, so I must be missing something.
What makes these better than the standard $3 lacing needle?
A few things bud... 6.5" compared to 6", the 3" is the same thickness as the 6.5" as where the other 3" are very thin usually and most important I believe is the course thread! HUGE huge difference for holding the lace.
Is it customary to have one of each size? Or does one size (whichever) do the trick? Want to get into relacing and all that good stuff..