Also called a lace lock, runner's lock, or runner's loop, this is a simple shoe-tying technique that tightens the ankle of your shoes without tightening the whole shoe. The result is that your ...

Turns out that extra hole helps runners tie their shoes extra tight with a "lace lock" or "heel lock" method. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Sports The extra eyelet at the top of running ...

If you plan on tightening your shoes for secure lockdown while playing sports or working out, you'll want to lace your sneakers normally. The straight pattern completed: It's great for casual ...