Basic guide to various shoe and boot lacing techniques to overcome common foot problems. More secure lacing lends itself to a better fit, which improves both safety and outdoor sport performance capabilities.

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 This is a regular lacing style.

 Do you have heel slippage?

To prevent your heel from slipping, criss-cross your laces normally and when you reach the top, form a "lace lock".

 Do you have toe problems?

If you have hammer toes, corns, or nail problems, lace your shoes so the top-box area is lifted (which relieves pressure).

 Do you have a high arch?

Lace your shoe so that the shoelace travels in a straight line from eyelet to eyelet. By avoiding the crisscross, you remove pressure points on the tongue of the shoe which often causes pain to the top of the foot.

 Do you have a narrow heel and/or wide forefoot?

Use two sets of short shoelaces, one to lace the bottom three eyelets, and the second to lace the top eyelets. For a good heel fit with no slippage, use the "lace lock" technique at the top.

 Do you have pain on the top of your feet?

If you have pain on the top of your feet, leave a space in the lacing to remove pressue.

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