Lace lock or heel lock

[MickeyD]

Ever wondered why there are two extra holes above your laces on your running shoes?

[video=youtube;IijQyX_YCKA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=IijQyX_YCKA[/video]

 

[Wall]

LOL, Never knew that, thx for posting McD

 

[LazyLion]

I know where you got that from!

 

[HapticSimian]

Same goes for the hooks on hiking boots. Makes a massive difference:

[video=youtube;SOE28brAcEc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOE28brAcEc[/video]

 

[MickeyD]

I know where you got that from!

thought it worth sharing... last time I tried to use them I laced it incorrectly.



EDIT: Aahhh... just saw it there now. I received it from elsewhere.

 

[LazyLion]

thought it worth sharing... last time I tried to use them I laced it incorrectly.

I know... I also could have used this info at my first park run.

 

[AfricanTech]

Well fck me sideways!

How do they not train salespeople to show you this when you buy the damn things.

Thank you sir - learn something new today.

 

[rpm]

What That Extra Shoelace Hole Is For

[video=youtube;IijQyX_YCKA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=80&v=IijQyX_YCKA[/video]

 

[Wall]

[video=youtube;IijQyX_YCKA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=80&v=IijQyX_YCKA[/video]

Mickey already posted this

 

[Wall]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/698750-Lace-lock-or-heel-lock

Merge

 

[jacosmit]

Nice to know

 

[raind33r]

Thought everyone knew this.

 

[Stevi]

Does it not get too tight at the top of the foot?

 

[LCBXX]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[MickeyD]

Mickey already posted this

Yep, we're going to have to sort out this oke!! Temp ban or something?

 

[OzzieCapie]

...the things people have to be shown on the interweb these days.

Wonder what most people thought those two holes were for...breathing?