Way back in 1990, Jordan Brand dropped the now legendary Air Jordan 5 in four different colorways. Basically, this was a lace lock used to keep the tops of your laces in place while you were running, jumping, dunking, what have you in your Jordan's.26 Feb 2016
How do you lace Jordans with locks?
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What is the point of lace locks?
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.4 Jan 2020
Do you tie laces on Jordans?
You can also just not tie them at all, opting to let the excess laces hang from either side of the tongue. Just make sure you don't have too much loose lace because then you just look like a slob and risk tripping over your laces. Don't bar lace your 1s.18 Aug 2021
Why do trainers have an extra lace hole?
That extra eyelet is the key to employing a heel lock, also called a lace lock or a runner's loop. Tied properly, it holds the heel tightly in place, providing support and preventing excess rubbing that might cause blisters. Using the eyelet to create a heel lock is simple: Lace up your shoes normally.1 Jan 2022
What is the last lace hole for?
The extra shoelace hole is actually for preventing blisters and for stopping your foot sliding around while you run. This is how it works: Lace up your shoes as normal. Then, tie your laces as usual to successfully complete the 'lace lock' or 'heel lock'.25 Aug 2017
Does heel lock lacing work?
Make no mistake, the Heel-Lock lacing technique, can help your feet in the following ways: It stop's your heel from rubbing up and down at the back of your shoe. It also stops your toes from jamming into the front of your shoe (the toebox) It will also let you get away with a shoe that's a bit too big for your foot.30 Nov 2020