How to tie shoelaces in an original way

Even in the modern age full of various fashionable and high-tech systems, classic laces are an excellent way to fasten shoes on the feet. With the help of any other method of fastening the shoes on the feet, such good results are not achieved as with classic laces.

The pros and cons of quick-tightening and BOA technology

Many professional or recreational runners and other athletes often prefer quick-tightening, which was already famous by the Salomon brand. Today, this system of fixing shoes on the feet is used by a large number of shoes of different brands and from different manufacturers. The positives of these systems are clear at first glance. Shoes with these fastening systems on the foot cannot be easily loosened and the manipulation of tightening is very fast and convenient for users . Speed and simplicity are the main positives of quick-tightening shoe fastening systems. The same positives apply to modern BOA technology.

• BOA technology appears mainly in cycling thirds, in other times it is not so exceptional even among running or hiking shoes. Both of these systems use thin and very strong cables .
• If the user has a traditionally shaped foot and the shoes fit like a glove, then the quick-tightening technology and the BOA technology will not cause the user any discomfort .
  
• However, if a user with a very narrow or wide foot shape, a high instep , or a not quite typical foot shape wears such shoes, then it is not possible to tighten the shoes according to the user's wishes .
  
• All the shoe holes are tightened with the same force by the cords, and they also have zero elasticity. In addition, their termination is fixed and the runner or walker is thus deprived of other options that can be created with the last free hole that you can find in most shoe models.

The pros and cons of classic laces

The positives of classic laces

Classic textile laces have a large number of positives, the most important being their elasticity and ability to adapt to the leg and foot . When running for a long time or walking for a long time, the feet are usually prone to swelling, they are more sensitive to abrasions and bruises.

• Firm fastening cables can strangle the foot after a while, despite the fact that the shoes fit without any sign of discomfort at the beginning of running or walking.
• Textile laces, on the other hand, can be easily stretched and the pressure on the foot remains constant from the beginning of use, even after several hours of running or walking . Thanks to the larger area and greater friction when passing through the holes, it is also possible to tie the shoes in such a way that the lower part remains comfortably loose and the last few crossings of the laces are tightly tightened.
  
• When tying textile laces, it is possible to ensure that the degree of tightening of the laces and pressure on the foot in individual parts of the shoe perfectly respects the shape of the leg and foot.
• The positive side of textile laces is a large number of options for tying and tightening your shoes . A large number of interesting variants can be achieved, which solve problems with narrow or wide foot, high instep , or with other user problems.

Basic ways of tying shoelaces

• Classic tying of shoelaces : When buying shoes, shoes are tied in a classic way, which is certainly well known to everyone. If your shoes fit perfectly, then there is not the slightest reason to change this type of lacing. The classic harness has been tested and tested for a long time, it has many different advantages and positives for users.

• Classic lacing without holes: The easiest possible way to relieve your sore instep is to create an empty space in the classic lace lacing. The user determines the place where the laces on the instep press the most intensively. The laces are tied in the classic way, but the holes are omitted in the problem area.

• Inverted classic tying: This method requires the user to reverse the direction of threading the laces through the holes in the classic method, so the laces pass through the holes from the outside to the inside. This harness can be used if the shoes are constantly loosening or if  the user wants to have the laces constantly tightened to the tightest possible level. By reversing the direction of threading the laces through the holes, the friction in the holes and the strength of the laces will be significantly increased.

• Parallel binding: This method is used for problems with a high instep or a wider shape of the customer's foot. The pulling strength of this binding is significantly lower than with the classic method, and this creates a little more space and freedom for the user's foot. Parallel tying is realized in such a way that the holes in the shoes are connected in parallel with laces and when moving up, one eyelet is always missed before the lace goes to the opposite side again.

• Using the last hole of the shoe: The most common non-traditional type of binding is the use of the last hole, which usually remains empty. The last hole is excellent for anchoring the heel inside the shoe. In this method, it is necessary to pass the lace first through the last hole from the outside towards the inside on the same side, and only then pass the free end through the loop created in this way on the other side of the shoe. Thanks to this, the binding moves a little higher, and when the laces are tightened, they beautifully wrap around the upper edge of the instep, and thanks to this, they fix the foot firmly inside the shoe.

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The negative of classic laces

Among the negatives of classic shoelaces is the risk of untying them. This can be eliminated relatively easily with a double knot. We recommend always tying hiking and running shoes with a double knot.  In addition, most brands and manufacturers use laces made of materials that do not tend to loosen. Disadvantages include time-consuming tying of traditional laces. But it is better to spend time tying shoelaces than to deal with problems with shoes while running or walking.

We have presented several original ways to tie shoelaces that can give your shoes a unique style. There are a number of creative options to give your sneakers a new look and express your individuality. Whatever method you choose, experiment and don't be afraid to discover new techniques. At the end of the day, it's all about feeling comfortable and confident in any situation, and these unique ways to tie your laces can help you stand out in the world of fashion and style.

Author: Ingrida Vravcová

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