How to Lace Lock Your Shoes to Reduce Heel Slipping | Lacing Techniques (SC Elite v4)

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[@dallob1]

Lack lock didn't work for me on the SC Elite 4 and still gave me lace bite. Solved the problem by replacing the laces with less stretchy ones (SofSole oval laces) and adding a 4mm heel lift for volume (a thicker insole took away the welcomed toe box volume).

[@Maochan81]

I had the exact problem with this specific shoe. 1st run heel irritation, 2nd run bloody heel. 3rd run did a heel lock and got a nasty lace bite. I'm done with this shoe, even though I loved the ride.

[@dallob1]

Replacing the laces with less stretchy ones and removing some volume with heel lift (or thicker insoles) worked for me. 👍🏻

[@Nyelands]

You should patent this!!! This is a gamechanger in the running community!

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Not our invention!

[@joseochoa9563]

I have the brooks revel 7 I was trying to get better lace technique but that one helps me a lot with my wide foot

[@Wonder123-fy2jf]

I think many call this the runner's knot.

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Yes!

[@therunophil]

I never needed this before but even with runners knot Adios Pro 3 an Prime X strung are a challenge for my heels.

[@bjmcgeever]

Even with a heel lock the SC Elite 4 rips up my heels :(

[@dallob1]

Replacing the laces with less stretchy ones and removing some volume with heel lift (or thicker insoles) worked for me. 👍🏻

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

This has never worked for me. What has worked is changing to Kiwi Sport flat laces and just cinching tighter.

[@bloatedtonydanza7798]

I used to suffer from heel slippage, then I tight so much my snickers that I now suffer from Achilles’ tendon pain. I’d rather have sllipage than pain 😢

[@andriekal]

Need to do this on Boston 12 but nothing else in my rotation

[@rameses2460]

I experience overpronation on my right foot. Heel counter not supportive enough to keep it in place.

[@biedawo]

Thanks for sharing these lacing techniques (also saw the one about adjusting for toe box room)
In the past, we've just gone for best overall fit as one of the major criteria, so heel slipping or tight toebox would be disqualifiers if noticed when trying shoes on. Are you using these as part of the initial shoe selection -- where you are interested in a pair of shoes but no size is exactly right and you start making these adjustments to see if you can get it dialed in prior to purchase? or is this for after you get home and you start noticing things aren't quite right? (If used at time of shoe purchase, what *are* the primary things you'd be looking at in selecting a shoe if not that first-order fit?)

[@mtyedavis]

What would you recommend to help with Achilles pain?

[@roborovski008]

what if your laces are not long enough to finish the knot?

[@josedescoteaux1]

Tip: Buy longer laces 👍🏻

[@keno.bowman9079]

Good review but you talk too fast/in a hurry.

[@prwnrdy]

You can adjust the speed of the video in the settings

[@fecardona]

@@prwnrdyHe sounds like an old man when on reduced speed 😂😂😂

[@joshuawestlund]

My man runs like he talks, fast but precise. Love it