LACING OPTIONS

Hello and welcome to our ultimate guide on how to tie your running shoes! In this guide, we will present 9 different techniques that make your shoes adapt to your foot. Tying your shoes correctly can help both fit and performance

Here is a list of the things we want to clarify and explain in this guide.

  • Why is it important to tie your shoes properly?

We explain why it is important to choose the right type of lacing for your specific needs and activities.

  • Overall tying running shoes

We provide a brief overview of the various lacing options available, including Topo Athletic's unique option.

  • Lacing options for different foot shapes

We explain which lacing options suit different types of feet and give tips to find the right fit for you.

  • lacing techniques for different types of fit

We go through different lacing options that are particularly suitable for different activities, such as running, hiking, or cycling.

  • Tips for achieving the right knot

We provide you with some useful tips to ensure that your shoelaces fit perfectly, every time.

  • Loop lock

We describe what a loop lock is and how you can use a loop lock to create a tight and secure fit around the entire foot.

  • Heel lock

We show how you can use a heel cap to prevent heel slippage and get a more stable fit

  • Cross inclination

We go over how you can use a crotch closure to get a tight fit across the foot and reduce pressure on certain areas.

 

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, we hope this guide will help you find your perfect way to tie your running shoes and ensure that your shoes fit.

Having the right shoe lacing can make a big difference to your comfort and performance during various activities. By using this guide as a reference and following the 9 different techniques, we hope you can find the perfect shoelace for you. Thanks for reading our guide to tying your shoes!

Hur ska man knyta sina löparskor? Hur knyer man skor för hög hålfot. Skosnörning

High heel

This way of tying the shoes gives you more room for a higher arched foot.

Skosnörning, parallellknytning, lydiardknytning. Så här kan du knyta dina skor för mindre tryck mot fotryggen

a little too tight

can also be called "parallel knotting" or "Lydiard knotting. This technique gives you less tension over the back of the foot.

Knyta skor för hög fotrygg. Så här knyter du dina jogging skor om du har högfotrygg

High arch

This variant helps you who pronate strongly and gives you better stability.

Hur ska du knyta dina skor om du har platta fötter? Bättre passform för låg fot

flatfoot

Makes the shoes sit very tight over the foot, this so that you with a low foot will get a better fit.

Knyta skorna för bättre hälgrepp. Så här knyter du skorna för bättre passform kring hälen

grip

For maximum heel grip, this binding is perfect.

Ont i tårna vid löpning? Här är ett tips på hur du ka knyta skorna för att inte få ont i tårna

pain in the toes

This variation gives you more room over the toes, depending on how tight you tie you can adjust how much room your toes have to move during the run

Svullna fötter. Knyt dina skor för svullna fötter. Så här knyter du dina skor bekvämt för svullna fötter

Swollen feet

If you get swollen feet, the binding is perfect to give a little more comfort when you go out for a run.

Hur ska man knyta sina löparskor? Hur knyer man skor för hög hålfot. Skosnörning

pain at a point

If you use this binding correctly, you can access specific points that you normally have trouble with during a session.

Så här knyter du skorna för med smal häl och bred framfot.

Narrow heel & wide forefoot

If you need more space for your toes and want better breathability, we recommend this lacing so you can change how tight you need the shoes to be during your run.