Heel Lock Lacing Technique | Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics

Have you ever thought about different ways to lace up your shoes? Most people haven’t. We conform to the standard way that manufacturers pre-lace the shoe for us when we open up the shoe box. While this serves most people well most of the time, there are times where maybe lacing up a shoe differently would improve the fit and comfort; rather than feeling frustrated that the shoes don’t fit.

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@KintecFootwear

[ragectl]

I have insoles in my shoe for leg imbalance so doing this helps a lot

[TimStamper]

Honestly
Game changer, just for comfort never mind running

[evenb]

I just have wide feet but the more popular brands of shoes don't carry wides so this will help me with my foot sliding out the back

[ericwes]

When I bought my first pair of running shoes, many years ago, I learned what that extra hole was for. Now I lace all my running shoes that way.

[Formulka]

short and to the point, thank you so much

[seankim]

Broooo I got the pegasus 38 and the laces are too short for this wtf

[ryancompton]

The invincible 3’s laces are sooo short after this

[rusted]

OK. My nike's only have the extra hole on the outside of the shoe????

[shrimplyobsessed]

ive done this before, and ive still got holes forming on the inner lining of my foot. not sure what to do at this point

[todtalk]

I love this.
Im 38 years old.
Was in the military for 4 years.
Never in my life seen this, let alone taught this.
I wasn't a runner or anything in hs either so maybe thats why.
Either way, it sucks a lot of manufacturers are eliminating this 2nd hole.
Also, most dont have tongues and have sock like fitting style and I hate those.

They're great if they fit you, but if you don't have a narrow skinny foot they suck.
Anyway, just picked up some Guide 15's and just got them today actually.
I hope they hold up well, never felt an upper in this type of material. Reminds me slightly of a windbreaker/running shorts mix type of material. Very strange.
Nonetheless, its super light.
They make em in wide sizes. Although I never ran in Saucony's in a long time, n idk if I need wide with these.
I got 11 and 11.5's and the 11.5's fit a tiny big, the 11's a tiny small. So 11.5 it is.
Anyway, these things have a sole that seems to be thicker than the boost shoes for sure.
Idk I haven't picked up a legit pair of running shoes in a min and they are light years ahead of where theyrl were.

[ac]

i think you don't need the extra hole. you can put the lace in to the same hole to create the loop.

[AmadeuShinChan]

instructions not clear, balls stuck in toaster- send help.

[Akash.Chopra]

When he says outside to the inside then inside the outside, what he means is inside to the outside on both.

[CaffeineJogger]

I'll give it a shot. I'm lazy when it comes to shoe laces. I like to leave them tied all the time and slip the shoe off and on without disturbing the shoe lace. Is this a no no?

[Cam-SB]

I wear AFOs, so my feet are LOCKED IN, but this is cool to know!!

[AuzoraKnight]

Things I wish knew before I was in my 30s :

[overtonesnteatime]

maybe perform the technique on a table next time. you could barely hang on to the shoe and it is very distracting.