Shoe tying Lorica Segmentata?

[Gaius Colletti]

The "shoelace" way is quicker and easier, but as Gambrinus mentioned, if it tears, the entire thing may come undone. Tying individual ones will give you a better fit on your segmentata (Especially if the segmentata is a little big, its easier to pull two plates closer at one, than it is to pull all 8 at one time).

I don't know if there is historical evidence this method, but given how practical the Romans were, I think it can be assumed