How to Lace for Heel Slippage "Double Eyelets" [Lock Down Your Heel!]

This article introduces the "Double Eyelets" lacing method, recommended for when your heel moves around or slips inside your shoe.

This technique provides a secure hold on the instep, which helps to prevent heel slippage.

If you're having this issue with your dress shoes or sneakers, we highly recommend giving it a try.

How to Lace for Heel Slippage "Double Eyelets"

Features of the "Double Eyelets" Lacing Method for Heel Slippage

• Increases the hold on the instep, reducing heel movement

This lacing method is recommended for the following shoes:

Steps for the "Double Eyelets" Lacing Method for Heel Slippage

This is what the "Double Eyelets" method looks like when finished.

Key Points for Lacing

• Run the lace vertically through the top two eyelets to create a loop, then pass the lace through it.
• Finally, pull the laces as if drawing the two loops together to securely lock down the instep.

Steps

We also have a video tutorial.

0: Lace up to the third eyelet from the top using the Overlap method. You can use any method you like here, such as Underlap or Single.

1: From the third right eyelet, run the lace to the fourth left eyelet from underneath.
2: Continue that lace to the top eyelet from over the top.

Do the same for the right side.
3: From the third left eyelet, run the lace to the fourth right eyelet from underneath.
4: Continue that lace to the top eyelet from over the top.

5: From the top right eyelet, pass the lace through the loop created on the left side.
6: Do the same for the other side.

7: Pull the laces as if drawing the two loops together to securely tighten and lock down the instep.

Other Variations

In the steps above, we used the Overlap method, but you can use any method you like up to the third eyelet from the top, such as Underlap or Single.

If you want to enhance the fit on your instep, we recommend Overlap or Single.

Finally: See Here for Other Lacing Methods

How to Tie (Lace) Dress Shoelaces in an Overlap Style [With Video!]

How to Tie (Lace) Dress Shoelaces in a Single Style [With Video!]

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