How to Lace Your Shoes for a High Instep [Relieves Instep Pain!]

We introduce a recommended lacing method for those with high insteps or who experience pain from pressure on the instep.

It provides a clean, streamlined look, making it an excellent choice not only for sneakers but for dress shoes as well.

How to Lace Your Shoes for a High Instep

Features of the "Lacing for High Insteps" Method

• Relieves instep pressure because the laces don't cross on the underside.
• A clean look that's also suitable for dress shoes.

This lacing method is recommended for the following shoes:

Steps for the "Lacing for High Insteps" Method

This is what the "Lacing for High Insteps" method looks like when finished.

Key Points for Lacing

• When running the lace underneath, go vertically.
• When running the lace over the top, go horizontally.

Steps

We also have a video tutorial.

1: Thread the lace through the bottom two eyelets from the outside in.

2: Run the left lace up to the second left eyelet from underneath.
3: Then, run that lace across to the opposite eyelet from over the top.

4: Run the right lace from the first eyelet up to the third right eyelet from underneath.
5: Then, run that lace across to the opposite eyelet from over the top.

6: Run the lace from the second right eyelet up to the fourth right eyelet from underneath.
7: Then, run that lace across to the opposite eyelet from over the top.

8: Run the lace from the third left eyelet up to the top left eyelet from underneath.
9: Run the lace from the fourth left eyelet up to the top right eyelet from underneath.

10: Adjust the lengths, tie a knot, and you're done.

Finally: See Here for Other Lacing Methods

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