- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF Spring 2022
CP Spring 2024
I mentioned these resources in another current thread about alleviating foot pain, and realized that since they were so helpful to me in my walking/hiking journey the last few years (including training for my upcoming Camino in May) I thought I'd share them in their own thread in case others might be interested.*
I'm a relatively recent but very enthusiastic convert to a particular kind of no-tie shoelaces of which Lock Laces are probably the best-known example:
www.locklaces.com
They are a pair of reflective elastic cords (similar to a thin bungee cord) that come with lace locks (which secure the laces to desired tension) and tips for the laces themselves once they're cut to desired length (I call them "super-aglets", because I love the word aglet.)
There are videos galore on the above website which will give you a better idea how they work.
I actually ended up buying these for my Camino shoes, as they're lower profile (same concept though):
Of course in searching to see if they've been discussed on the forum before I see that who but @trecile asked about them back in 2017!
So this will serve as a belated testimonial: they work amazingly well for me and eliminated what I thought was the narrowness of the Altra Olympus 4s I will be wearing on my walk in May.
They stabilize my foot as least as well as conventional laces too yet allow for much more flexibility for foot swelling and much less pressure on the top of the foot.
Among the best less-than-$10 things I've yet purchased for my gear.
And as for All Things Shoelacing, this site is one of the most helpful (and delightful) resources I've found for helping to make all my walks better:
www.fieggen.com
Literally dozens of shoelacing techniques, many expressly designed to help alleviate foot pain and accommodate swelling – along with many that just plain look cool and would serve as excellent conversation starters.
It bought out the inner shoelace nerd in me I never knew existed, and my feet feel better too.
Of course @trecile beat me to the punch with this too!
Still, I think a once-every-four-or-five-year rehash is not unwarranted.
I hope someone reading this finds either of these things helpful.
Further shoelace tips and lore are very much welcome.
(A sentence I never thought I'd type, but here we are.)
*Edit: As always, standard disclaimers apply: I am not a doctor, your mileage may vary, talk to your podiatrist first, etc.
I'm a relatively recent but very enthusiastic convert to a particular kind of no-tie shoelaces of which Lock Laces are probably the best-known example:
The Original Elastic No-Tie Shoelaces | Lock Laces®
Over 9 million pairs sold. Turn any shoe into a slip-on with Lock Laces. Cheapest place to buy online. For runners, triathletes, and those looking to never tie their shoes again.
www.locklaces.com
They are a pair of reflective elastic cords (similar to a thin bungee cord) that come with lace locks (which secure the laces to desired tension) and tips for the laces themselves once they're cut to desired length (I call them "super-aglets", because I love the word aglet.)
There are videos galore on the above website which will give you a better idea how they work.
I actually ended up buying these for my Camino shoes, as they're lower profile (same concept though):
Of course in searching to see if they've been discussed on the forum before I see that who but @trecile asked about them back in 2017!
So this will serve as a belated testimonial: they work amazingly well for me and eliminated what I thought was the narrowness of the Altra Olympus 4s I will be wearing on my walk in May.
They stabilize my foot as least as well as conventional laces too yet allow for much more flexibility for foot swelling and much less pressure on the top of the foot.
Among the best less-than-$10 things I've yet purchased for my gear.
And as for All Things Shoelacing, this site is one of the most helpful (and delightful) resources I've found for helping to make all my walks better:
Introduction
If you want to lace shoes, tie shoes or learn about shoelaces, “Ian's Shoelace Site” is the place!
Literally dozens of shoelacing techniques, many expressly designed to help alleviate foot pain and accommodate swelling – along with many that just plain look cool and would serve as excellent conversation starters.
It bought out the inner shoelace nerd in me I never knew existed, and my feet feel better too.
Of course @trecile beat me to the punch with this too!
Still, I think a once-every-four-or-five-year rehash is not unwarranted.
I hope someone reading this finds either of these things helpful.
Further shoelace tips and lore are very much welcome.
(A sentence I never thought I'd type, but here we are.)
*Edit: As always, standard disclaimers apply: I am not a doctor, your mileage may vary, talk to your podiatrist first, etc.
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, and cost about half as much.
