Shoe Lacing Tips for Runners

When it comes to running, there are many important factors that must be consider in order to ensure that your running shoes fit and feel great. Along with choosing the right shoe, the technique that you utilize to tie your shoe is just as important to avoid soreness. Your feet come in all different shapes and sizes and can be irrirated if you are wearing your shoes for an extended period of time.

Here are some tips below on how to tie your shoe laces for the next time you go out for a run.

Lacing Techniques for Various Sizes

Wide Feet Lacing

Wide forefoot is a common problem that many runners have. If this lacing technique doesn’t help you, we would recommend buying shoes that are built for wide feet.

Narrow Feet Lacing Technique

On the other hand, having narrow feet means that a runner’s foot will fit in a running shoe but will feel roomy at the heel and/or forefoot. Although this issue is especially common in women, it can be experienced by both genders.

Shoe lacing techniques for Different Arch Types

Humans have various arch types (low to high) that can affect the overall running experience. To control pronation, you need the right shoe. Along with the right shoe, it is important to properly tie your laces to prevent your foot from experiencing foot fatigue. Below are a list of lacing techniques for different types of arches.

High Arches Lacing Technique

Under pronators or supinators commonly have high arches, which means they are vulnerable to the outward foot roll motion while running. This lacing technique will provide support in order to prevent supination from getting in the way of comfort. Shoes such as Adidas Ultraboost are made for those with high arches can drastically help when combines with proper lacing technique.

Too tight on top lacing technique

High midfoot lacing technique

With a high mid-foot, it is important to tie your laces by securing the top holes and ensuing that your mid-foot i held in place on the midsole.

Along with high arches, another common problem is flat feet. There are various methods aimed at reliving you from this foot problem with special types of shoes or orthopedic soles.

Flat feet lacing technique

We advise you with a lacing technique helping to prevent over-stretching of plantar fascia and medial tendons traumas or special shoes designed for flat feet. This special lacing technique for flat feet can advance your experience while you run.

To learn more about how to properly tie your shoes, we recommend speaking with a podiatrist today to on how to accommodate your specific foot shape and size. Click here to set up an appointment with our team at River Podiatry.