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!"
