It’s easy to overlook the lacing on your hiking boots: Many of us just tighten them up, double knot, and hit the trail. But a number of common boot lacing techniques can keep your feet snug for long ...

I worked in a shoe outlet store eons ago. The heel lock lace-tying method is an industry standard when a shoe fits almost perfectly but the heel area is just a little too loose for the wearer’s liking ...

Have you ever wondered what those mysterious extra shoelace holes on the top of your running shoes were for? Well, if you're like us (bows head down in embarrassment) then the answer is yes. But as of ...

Most runners don't realize that learning how to tie your shoes for running, specifically, can optimize their shoes for the sport. Learn more, run with ease. When you buy a pair of running shoes, the ...

The joys of running — the scenery, the endorphins, the awesome playlists — sometimes come with uncomfortable byproducts. If you've ever experienced black toenails or blisters, run coach Alysha Flynn ...

If you're like me, you've been tying your shoes for years and probably feel pretty good at it by now. Yet for active pursuits—specifically while out on the trails—it's good to be familiar with more ...

If you've participated in any prolonged athletic activity, you're undoubtedly too familiar with heel blisters and jacking up your toes in the front of your sneakers. It turns out that the solution to ...

We have all been living a shoe lace lie. Years of blisters could have been prevented if only we'd known of this hack earlier. Introducing the 'heel lock', the genius use for that extra set of shoelace ...

One, two, buckle my shoe. Tying your shoelaces is something most of us are taught as a toddler. But did you know that there are many different ways to tie them - especially if you’re a runner? One of ...

The last time you gave any thought to the way you tie your shoes was probably when you were getting ready to start kindergarten. While that default crisscross method is second nature by now, it may ...