Blisters, foot pain and black toenails are common problems for runners. Before you rush out and spend money on new running shoes, change the way you lace your shoes for a free fix. The impact of shoe ...

Chances are, when you take a fresh pair of running shoes out of the box, you don't give the laces much thought besides maybe admiring their bright, perfectly un-dirtied hue. And hey, that's ...

When I lived in Boston, there was one memorable 5K where I remember needing to stop because my shoe became untied. Worse—the temperature was below freezing and my ungloved fingers were uncooperative ...

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 ...

The last time you gave any thought to the way you tie your shoes was probably when you were getting ready to start kindergarten. While that default crisscross method is second nature by now, it may ...

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 ...

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