A runner shares how tying laces differently saved their runs. Discover the shoe lacing technique that may solve your foot numbness. Read on to learn more!
Summary
- Unconventional lacing technique saved a runner from numb feet
- Discussion on various lacing methods and their effects
- Recommendations for elastic laces and foot-specific lacing styles
- Comparison to known foot techniques like the ‘wide forefoot method’
Discover the Technique
A Reddit user, ChablisBee, experimented with a unique shoe lacing method to combat numb feet while running. By lacing their shoes differently, wrapping each lace around the holes on the same side until the final tie, they found relief from foot issues and completed a half-marathon post-babies.
User Experiences
Several commenters shared their experiences with foot numbness and alternative lacing methods. User ymi17 mentioned opening up the toe box to alleviate pressure from a neuroma. Additionally, michiganlattes and onkyoh expressed interest in trying the new lacing technique to address numbness in their feet.
Recommendations
Another user, buttstuff2023, recommended Lock Laces as an alternative with adjustable clips to distribute pressure across the foot. Smooth-Sherbert2058 sought a visual representation of the lacing method, while Avg-Redditer suggested the similarity to the ‘wide forefoot’ lacing method from Asics.