Special Topic

Shoe Lacing for Problem Feet

You don't need to leave shoe laces tied the way the shop laced them for you. There are lots of different ways of tying a shoe lace. Altering the lacing pattern can make a big difference to how a shoe feels.

Heel Slippage

If you have heel slippage use a lock loop at the last eyelet hole. This will help to stop the heel rubbing.

I have used white laces with black shoes so that you can see the lacing more clearly

Lace the shoe until one eyelet is left on each side, then lace on the same side from above to underneath the eyelet hole

Here is the above step from a side view

Cross the end of the lace over to the other side and feed through the loop

Tie into a bow as normal. You will find you can tighten the top around the ankle without it pulling the rest of the lace tight.

See my blog for more shoe lacing tips.

Note: You might need to try a different approach to your shoe lace problem than that listed above.

Contact Sue Ferguson
Podiatrist
Book an appointment now to help your foot pain (please note I am not accepting new patients)
Tel: 01580 765546

Lock Laces - an option if you want a quick solution when running or if you find tying shoe laces difficult.

Sue Ferguson
BSc (Hons), MRCPod
Chiropodist and Podiatrist
2 St Benets Court
Tenterden
Kent TN30 6QS
Tel: 01580 765546

Email: sjf.ferguson@gmail.com