What is the best way to lacing method for running shoes?
Posted by Ray Gill
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I just bought a new pair of running shoes – Nike Shox 7 if it makes a difference. I would like to know how to properly lace the shoes for running purposes.
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I have a tried and true method of lacing up your shoes to where they will not loosen if they become untied for any reason. The only time a shoe has come loose with this method was when someone stepped on the laces, and the shoe literally ripped in two, it was tied so well.
First, insert the end of the shoelace into the last ring on the shoe, so it forms a loop. Do this on both sides. The tip of the shoelace should be on the inside of the shoe after this step.
Repeat on the other side.
Take the two shoelaces, and cross them over, lacing them into the loop you just formed on the opposite side of the shoe.
Pull so the loops disappear and you are left with the shoelaces ready for tying in a normal shoelace knot.
Tie and adjust the shoelaces so they are tight, and you are ready to go!
The classic criss cross is probably the best.
Check these out if you were thinking other ones
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm
usually the way they come is fine. but be careful, the shox get bad reviews as running shoes. I know a lot of friends that like them for style, but for running, a lot of people have trouble.
Nike Pegasus and any Asics are great for running. get an associate to help you. usually they’ll get the right one for your arch and width
For me, any method to tie shoes works. Just make sure that the laces are looped through a comfortable hole that will keep the front of the foot from sliding in the shoe. Its hard to explain but, there are holes for the lace to go through so make sure to lace up to the farthest holes (closet to your ankle.) It is best to keep your heel at the back of the shoe and not have your toes smashing in the front.
Sorry if this didn’t make sense.
I tie my shoelaces normally, but one thing I do consistently is either double or triple tie them.
There’s also this yankz shoelace system you can look into.
http://www.yankz.com/ Looks interesting.
Hope that helps,
Elaine
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