Ever wondered what the extra shoelace holes on trainers are for? Apparently, they’re called eyelets and have a very specific purpose.
You can thread shoelaces through the holes to give yourself extra ankle support.
This “heel lock” stops your foot from sliding around as you’re walking, which helps to prevent blisters.
It’s also important that people wear shoes that mould well to their feet when they’re doing physical activity.
By using the ankle eyelet and lacing trainers up properly, you could reduce risk of injury too.
The Run Shoe Store website explains: “If your heel slips while wearing the shoe, there’s an increased risk of developing a blister around your heel area.”
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It continues: “A lace lock can be used to prevent that from happening.
“Lace locking increases the tension that the top lace applies against the instep of the foot.
“The greater the tension, the more the heel stays in its proper place.”
Follow these steps to use the extra hole on your trainers successfully:
- Tie your laces as you usually would
- Create a loop by threading the left lace through the top left eyelet from the outside in
- Do the same on the right hand side
- Thread each lace through the loop on the opposite side
- Pull your laces tight to create the lock and you’re good to go!
Previously, we revealed why jeans have little studs on them.
We also explained why there’s an extra small pocket on jeans.
You can read up on the reason behind knickers having bows on them too.
And let’s not forget why sweatshirts often have a V-neck design – it’s more than just aesthetic.
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