3 Different Lacing Techniques For Running Shoes

In this video, Dusty shows you 3 different lacing techniques for running shoes. There are many different ways to lace your running shoes but these 3 fix some of the more common issues runners face. The first lacing technique is known as the heel lock or runner's loop and is probably the most common lacing technique. Like the name suggests, the heel lock will lock in the heel and prevent your heel slipping while running. Second is diagonal lacing, which can take pressure off of your big toe while running. Lastly, parallel lacing can help relieve pressure if your shoe feels too narrow or your feet have a tendency to swell while running.

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Runner's Loop
0:53
Diagonal Lacing
2:20
Parallel Lacing
4:06

[pf]

I had a bone bruise on the side of my foot and needed meds. Got healed and bought new tennis shoes and they still hurt my feet.When I played tennis my foot went numb and that bruise came back. I tried your parallel lacing method and it fixed the issue! Thank you! You saved me about $125 in new shoes, a trip to podiatrist and missing out on tennis 🎾 Thanks!!

[royalsalmon]

WOW, I had same issue of heel slipping while running. Just tried with laces like you demonstrated, what a difference. It does work. Thanks.

[Arrix]

I'm s big fan of parallel lacing. It locks the foot down very well without putting too much pressure on the top of the arch.

[paulbachorbuck]

Wonderful tips. For the parallel lacing I like the phrase "Up and in" (lace goes up from the inside) then '"over and out" (you get it)..

Thanks Dusty!

[bekemdangiu]

Big big thank to you mate. My Reebok 3.0 has so little room for my toes in my regular size. And I tried the parallel shoes lace in my 5km after a short walk to try it out. It works really nice for my wide feet.

[UncleJ]

I'm walking around my house right now with parallel lacing and the heel lock, and my shoes feel so *different*. I can't wait to see how this works out.

[kim]

Omg I remember doing all this "experiment" With my high school sneakers so it looked cool. Didn't know it actually change the effects. The heel lacing is new to me. Thanks for the video 😊

[tfroadrunner]

You did a very good job of explaining these. People, just come back here and watch him again if you need to. That's what I did.

[GbawlZ]

The last time I bought shoes at a specialty running store, the guy laced them up using the runner's loop method and I was mystified by how much better it feels. I unfortunately forgot how to lace them up that way, so I am very happy to be able to re-learn it from your video!

[kdmac]

Good job. Second or third time I've come back to this video to lace my shoes the right way for me. Thank you so much!

[anhapril]

Great instructions! Thank you for going slowly through the process. I have problems with my heel slipping so I will try that. also I’m going to try the parallel option you showed. Great work!

[rebeccaherrera]

I have flat feet, I’m bow legged, I supinate, and my second toe is longer than my big toe. man….all kinds of messed up! 😂 I found some great shoes but I am walking around with the big toe and heel lock lacing technique and I am loving life!! I literally have no pain! Thank you for posting!

[makeyourself]

Wow this is amazing! I’m so excited to try parallel lacing for my issues!

[BarryHorton]

OMG! I have just used the 3rd method you show on a pair of trainers that have always felt too small even though they are the same size as all my others. Now they fit perfectly. Thank you for the video, and I will see how my feet get on for the rest of the day.

[LUMIGOCHA]

Thanks. Finding pararel lacing a bit tricky for my Nike Pegasus 40 😅

[rusty]

Fun video! I used to know several different ways to tie shoes; some were just for fun, others for a specific purpose. I always try and tell friends & acquaintances about the Lace Lock, or the Heel Lock as you call it, when they talk about heel slippage, and I actually do it for them. This is an easy fix and they’re amazed at the new feel. I’ll have to try and remember the lacing for wider feet and larger toes. Thanks again!

[funkycoldmdina]

the heel lock is a brililant solution for one of my service users who has had a stroke and can't keep his balance or is at times rather fearful of falling down. I did this for him and he was so happy because he felt so stable in his Nike ACG's. Great idea.

[stevenclifton]

Nice! I have a ton of sneakers and needed a simple bar or parallel lace technique for my Nike air max. Your tutorial was on point! Thx

[DickonThompson]

@Dusty Spiller Thanks for the informative video. 'Eyelet', though, not 'Eyelid', right?(!)