You can stop your heels from lifting in running shoes by utilizing a specific lacing technique.
Understanding the Problem
Heel slippage in running shoes can be frustrating and lead to blisters or discomfort. It typically happens when the shoe doesn't fit snugly enough around your heel. The good news is, a simple lacing hack can often resolve this.
The Heel Lock Lacing Technique
The solution, as suggested in the YouTube reference, is a technique known as "heel lock" lacing. Here's a breakdown of how to do it:
- Create Loops: Begin by lacing your shoes normally until you reach the second to last eyelet. Then, instead of pulling the lace through the eyelet, thread it back on the same side to create a loop. You should now have a small loop on each side of your shoe.
- Cross and Thread: Take each lace and cross them over each other as usual. Then, instead of threading them through the top eyelet, thread them through the loops you just created.
- Tighten: Finally, tighten the laces and tie them as you normally would.
Visual Summary
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lace normally until the second to last eyelet. |
| 2 | Create a loop on each side by threading laces back on the same side. |
| 3 | Cross laces and thread them through the created loops. |
| 4 | Tighten laces and tie as usual. |
Why This Works
This technique effectively creates a tighter fit around the ankle and heel area, preventing your heel from lifting out of the shoe during running. The loops act as anchors, holding the shoe snugger around your foot.
Additional Tips
- Experiment: You might need to experiment with the tightness to find the sweet spot for your foot.
- Shoe Fit: Make sure you are starting with the correct shoe size. If your shoes are too big or too small, this technique won't be as effective.
- Sock Thickness: Be mindful of your socks. Different thicknesses can affect shoe fit and potentially the effectiveness of this technique.
By implementing this lacing method, you should experience a noticeable improvement in heel slippage.
