Optimising Shoe Comfort: Expert Lacing Techniques

Wide Feet and Bunions

• Skip last eyelet to reduce forefoot pressure

• Prevents:

• Toe crowding

• Corn formation

• Callus development

• Blister occurrence

• Nerve compression

Racer's Loop for Heel Security

Step-by-Step Guide

• Use standard crisscross to penultimate eyelets
• Create loop in top-left eyelet
• Create matching loop in top-right eyelet
• Cross laces through opposite loops
• Pull towards toes and secure

Benefits

• Prevents heel slippage
• Reduces blister formation
• Improves biomechanical efficiency
• Ideal for narrow feet

High Arch Technique

Implementation

• Standard crisscross to arch apex
• Skip crossing at highest point
• Thread straight up on same side
• Resume crisscross pattern
• Complete normal tie

Advantages

• Reduces midfoot pressure
• Accommodates bone spurs
• Prevents numbness
• Minimises pinching

Black Toenail Prevention

Method

• Begin at big toe eyelet
• Pull diagonally to top opposite eyelet
• Crisscross remaining lace
• Secure as normal

Benefits

• Creates additional toe box space
• Reduces nail trauma
• Prevents blackening
• Improves toe comfort