Lace Your Shoes to Fit Right

Lacing Your Shoes for a Wide Foot and High Instep

Lacing for a Wide Foot and High Instep

Wendy Bumgardner © 2000

For more room, use the over and under technique pictured. This will give space for expansion, and tightening the laces won't overly tighten the fit.

Changing your lacing pattern will affect the fit of the shoe, so use caution after making a change and test it over shorter distances.

• Lacing to Prevent Heel Slippage
• Lacing for a Narrow Foot
• Lacing Your Shoes for a Wide Foot and High Instep
• Lacing for a Narrow Heel and Wide Forefoot