Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Lace Your Shoes for a Better Fit

1.Problem: Slipping heel
Solution: Create lace lock

Use one lace ,thread in a criss-cross pattern. Stop at second last eyelet. Thread each end into top eyelet on same side, making two loops. Pull each end right through loop on opposing side; tie double knot.

2.Problem: Narrow heel
Solution: Two short laces

Use one lace. Lace bottom half of your shoe in a crisscross pattern, ending at the toe; tie. Thread a second lace in a criss –cross pattern on the top half , starting in the middle; tie double knot.

3.Problem: Narrow foot
Solution: Lock laces halfway

Use one lace. Thread in a crisscross pattern. Stop midway. Thread each lace through next eyelet on same side ,making two loops. Pull each end through loop on opposing side. Continue criss-cross ; tie.

4.Problem: High arch
Solution: Create an “S”

Use one lace. Start at the bottom and thread through two eyelets on same side. Cross over and repeat on other side. Continue to top. Repeat with a second lace on other side ; tie double knot.

5.Problem: Toe pain
Solution: Elevate the laces

Use one lace. Thread from top right-hand eyelet straight to bottom left. Leave enough lace to tie at top. Criss-cross from the bottom back up to the top. Repeat with a second lace on other side ; tie double knot.

6.Problem: Pain on top of foot
Solution: leave a space

Use one lace. Thread the bottom three eyelets in a criss-cross pattern. Then thread each lace straight up through the eyelets until you reach the top two eyelets.Criss-cross once more; tie double knot.

RD HEALTH

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