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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 extra eyelet at the top of running sneakers has puzzled us for years — what is it for?! Turns out that extra hole helps runners tie their shoes extra tight with a "lace lock" or "heel lock" method ...

Have you ever stared at those extra shoelace holes in your running shoes and thought, "What in the world are these for?!" You can now wonder no more. According to an eye-opening YouTube video that’s ...