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Lacing wide feet with the right technique

Do you have wide feet and are you looking for ways to make your shoes more comfortable? The right lacing method can create extra room and reduce pressure points. Also consider elastic laces for a practical solution that offers everyday comfort.

The "Wide Feet" lacing method is ideal for shoes with 6 to 8 eyelets and offers extra room for people with wide feet. This technique is simple and effective, and when you use elastic laces, you'll enjoy even more comfort and flexibility.

Step 1: Start with a solid foundation

Place your shoe with the toes facing you. Thread the laces from the outside in through the bottom eyelets. This creates a comfortable lacing pattern.

Step 1 of the Wide Feet lacing method: laces are threaded from the outside in through the bottom eyelets.

Step 2: Make a cross pattern

Take both ends of the laces and thread them crisscrossing from the inside out through the eyelets on the opposite side. This will distribute the pressure evenly across your feet.

Step 2 of the Wide Feet lacing method, laces are laced crosswise from the inside out for a crisscross pattern.

Step 3: Create extra space

Repeat the crisscross lacing, but omit an eyelet on each side. This reduces pressure on the widest parts of your feet and provides extra space where it's needed most.

Step 3 of the Wide Feet lacing method: laces are again laced crosswise, skipping the eyelets to create extra space.

Step 4: Completing the pattern

Continue lacing the laces crisscross, skipping one eyelet each time, until you reach the top of the shoe. You'll find your shoes are more comfortable, even if you have wide feet.

Step 4 of the Wide Feet lacing method: laces are again laced crosswise, skipping the eyelets for maximum pressure relief.

Finishing for elastic laces

Use elastic laces for even more comfort. These laces stay securely in place and offer plenty of flexibility. Discover how to lace shoes for a perfect fit.

Finishing the Wide Feet lacing method with elastic laces.

More tips for wide feet

Do you have wide feet and want to know what solutions are available? Find out, for example, how to tie overly long laces or read how to adjust shoes for a high instep .

Tips for children with wide feet

Children with wide feet also benefit from a good fit. Check out our blog about elastic laces for kids and learn all about how quickly children's feet grow .

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