If you’re constantly annoyed by the blisters you get on your heels from your running shoes (or your hiking or climbing shoes), then you’re going to want to check out this tip we learned. Heel blisters are usually caused by your shoes not being tight enough and your heels, in turn, slipping in your shoes when the road or trail gets rocky or uneven.
This looseness in your shoes not only causes painful heel blisters, it can also be extremely dangerous. If your foot slips in your shoe, you can more easily roll your ankle or injure yourself than with a well-fastened shoe.
Fortunately, there is a quick and easy way to ensure this safety and give you the most comfortable run, hike, walk or workout of your life!
Have you ever looked at your sneakers and noticed two random holes that your laces usually don’t fit through? Well, these holes actually serve a very useful purpose for those of us who suffer from heel blisters. These extra openings can actually help keep your feet in place and prevent blisters.
The best part about this tip is that your shoes don’t need to have an extra lace to do this. You can simply use the normal top hole to create a lace lock.
Here are the first steps to help you create a lock:
How to Make a Shoelace Lock
- Go to the outside of your shoe and locate the extra hole.
- Stick the tip of your shoelace into said hole and pull just a little bit through; you want most of the lace in a loop outside of your shoe.
- Repeat on the other side of your shoe.
- Pull the tip of each lace through the opposite loop, creating a cross over the top of your foot.
make sure to share the results with us! We’d love to hear how this simple tying technique affected your feet and your exercise.
