The Lace-lock Shoe Tie Revisited

 I intended to write a follow up column right after our return from the road trip, but I got sidetracked, so this is my conclusion.

I've been using the lace-lock tying method with both pairs of athletic shoes, which were the only footwear I took with me on our fourteen-day trip out west.  I continue to use it now, three weeks after our return home and I think that says something about how much I like it.

My feet are more comfortable than they have been in years with the laces tied in the locking position.  I didn't get any blisters and the shoes have no slippage.  Heck, I don't even have any instance where the laces come untied anymore.

That said, I believe that I'll quit buying shoes with the Velcro closures.  We. Old fogey types have our problems stooping down to tie shoes, but this is a game changer.  I love the feel of a close-fitting shoe, so I'll sacrifice for it.

I also found that I can use the top two lace holes on dress shoes to create a 'lace-lock' that works similar to that tying method on athletic shoes with similar results; there is no slippage and the shoe provides better support.

Now, just in case you missed the first column when I introduced the 'lace-lock' shoe tie, it is merely use of the extra hole on most athletic shoes - sneakers - at the top and parallel to the topmost inline lace hole.  I linked that column in case you would like to read it over again.

As the old time (1972) Alka-Seltzer commercial said, "Try it, you'll like it!"