You can use it to tie a heel lock. Also called a lace lock, runner's lock, or runner's loop, this is a simple shoe-tying technique that tightens the ankle of your shoes without tightening the ...

A heel lock can improve the fit of your shoes and help to prevent common foot aches associated with running. Photo by Ben Emminger for Gear Patrol Also known as a runner’s loop, runner’s tie or lace ...

Turns out that extra hole helps runners tie their shoes extra tight with a "lace lock" or "heel lock" method. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Sports The extra eyelet at the top of running ...

It keeps your heels locked into place so you don't come home with blisters on your heels. Lace your boots normally up until you're at the top second to last eyelet at the top (not including speed ...

Illumiseen provides a helpful tip for runners to prevent these blisters with a “heel lock” or “lace lock” that creates extra friction between the laces at your ankle. Video courtesy of ...

Then, you pull the ends of the lace to tighten the lock and tie your bow through those lace loops rather than on top of the shoe’s tongue. The method is also known as a “lace lock” or ...

This seems to disprove my theory that the lace would work itself loose. That said, if you want your foot locked into a shoe and held more comprehensively I'm pretty sure the majority of riders are ...

What are the extra lace holes on running shoes for? We’re here to unravel the mystery and teach you how to tie a heel lock to secure your feet and ankles on the trail.