How do lace locks work

But beside the practical function of the lace lock, it was a piece of flair. Everything you owned had little bits and pieces of branding on them, from zipper flairs, to well, lace locks.

Source: Sneakerbardetroit. Nor was it really that necessary because how many people were actually balling in their Air Jordans beside Michael himself?

It became a piece of adornment that made you individual, a little something extra so people could take in an eyeful. The same idea can be applied to something like metal aglets.

Jordan Brand brought back the lace lock a few more times. Source: Uniquesportshoes. Most recently, Jordan brought back the lace lock for their most recent collaboration with long time Jordan fan, Knicks side line guy occasionally seen as Mars Blackmon, but better know filmmaker Spike Lee.

Source: Kicksonfire. Are they gaudy? I was then directed to your site by an online EMT resource. As a result of this I tried a different method of lacing, the gap lacing method, with the lace lock to finish.

I cant believe they're the same boots! This has made them so much more comfortable and my 12 hour shifts don't cause any foot pain. Even with a regularly tied bow, the shoelaces were still too long. Both the bow and the loose ends were almost touching the floor. So I googled some solutions, stumbled across your site again, and decided to try Lock Lacing because it took advantage of an extra eyelet on the side of my shoe that wasn't laced up yet.

It was remarkable how it not only lessened the slippage but also solved a problem I have had with tied shoes for 60 years. I have an overly sensitive area at the top of my foot.

Most shoes that are tied tight put pressure on that area and result in discomfort, the lock lacing doesn't do that. Also been recommending lock lacing to our customers buying running shoes, as it works really well for me. I also use it on my etnies as a good way to finish the bar lacing as I have an odd number of eyelets as pictured.

You seem to be of the opinion that it is not the answer if there is some heel movement in a running shoe. I disagree, in certain circumstances. If there is very minor slippage, it makes a world of difference. If the fit is way too wide for the person's heel, the heel will still move. The problem with switching to another shoe that fits the heel more snugly is that the make or model may not suit the runner. Every company uses a different cushioning system and some use different systems in each model.

And no more dirty dragging shoelaces! Everything seems to get harder with old age — especially bending over to tie your shoes. Learning to tie shoes is a challenge for everyone, but it can be especially difficult for individuals with special needs. This extra-snug variant eliminates tongue slippage and lets you cinch the shoe collar snugly around your foot.

If you have especially narrow feet and ankles—or just wear shoes with slippery tongues—it can be a lifesaver. Try it with your hiking boots, your climbing shoes, or any other lace-up pair that could use a snugness enhancement.