How to Break in New Running Shoes and Tie a Heel Lock

This is how I ALWAYS break in my new running shoes. Nothing too fancy, nothing to complicated with the process. but doing it this way always work best for me. Definitely give the heel lock a try if you haven't before! It might make all the difference for you and your running performance.
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[@perochialjoe]

The extra lace hole mystery is finally solved!

[@Mr_Nobody913]

That moment you’re a 39 year old man and didn’t know wtf a heel lock was and your mind just melted. Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels brother. Even though I’m not training for any schools or anything I still apply a lot of your techniques just to push myself at the moment. Hooah

[@GrittySoldier]

😂 don’t worry I haven’t known about it for a while either…

[@Mecha04]

Mind Blown. I had no idea about that extra lace hole

[@jefejeffwell1113]

I’ve been running for about 2 months and started abysmally. Absolutely crushed my 10k today! 6:49/mi pace for a 41:30! I have been practicing what you preach, following your 6 day schedule, some days even removing the second hard day for another easy day, and today it really paid off! Thank you so much! I’ve started reenlisting at almost 34 and was so worried about the run requirements for my MOS, that I didn’t waste a second in going hardcore in my practice. I don’t think I would have accomplished this so quickly without your (and a few others) advice, training, and motivation! Forever grateful what you’ve helped me accomplish!

[@jefejeffwell1113]

And by abysmal, I’m talking an 11+ minutes first mile. I was only powerlifting until I decided to reenlist.

[@GrittySoldier]

Awesome to hear brother keep up the good work!! 💪

[@CS-ww3bs]

Can we give the man a thumbs up simply for the heel lock explanation 😂

[@gavinmangum9438]

I used to sell shoes at a store where we had to have real knowledge on the shoes cause we carried tons of brands and I used to teach this heel lock to people all the time. It amazed me how many people didn’t know this was a thing

[@danielpark7821]

I just entered maintenance after my fight with leukemia. I’ve been learning a lot from your videos as I get back into working out.

[@progressthroughpain]

How you doing mate? All the best bro.

[@Vinnytwotime]

Prior service here, and did not know about the heel lock. This is first time ever hearing about it.

[@GrittySoldier]

👍

[@user-hi1mj4mc3w]

ON shoes out of Switzerland were a game changer for me

[@ablast24]

Literally perfect timing, I just picked up a pair of Altra Ecalante’s to transition over to a zero-drop shoe. 8min/mile for 3 miles at the track felt good, but I definitely notice a difference in my calves with the lowered heels. I’ll have to give that heel lock method a try!!

[@braceforimpact6360]

Good video! The heel lock is one of many ways to tie your shoes to help your feet on runs. Different lacing styles help people with flat feet, high arches, narrow feet, wide feet, etc. Heel lock is definitely the one that works best for me. Plus, if your shoes do come untied, the will stay fitted to your foot

[@mattdiglio4524]

OMG. Thanks for teaching me how to tie my shoes. Seriously had no clue what those were for.

[@GrittySoldier]

😂

[@johnwatkins7212]

Good idea for a video man, I made the mistake of doing a hard run in brand new shoes and them not being broken in made my foot go to the side weird and I ended up with a knee injury..crazy how important your footwear is, now the cartridge in my knee is basically done

[@hman7787]

Old man (50) power! New 35lbs ruck distance PR 14.23 miles @ a 14:58 per mile pace with Daigoro (my dog). We were able to get under a 3 hour 12 mile standard; 2:58. [I failed 3 days ago and was over by 15:29] Did an easy 6.89 mile 35lbs ruck @ 18:47 per mile pace yesterday.

[@GrittySoldier]

💪

[@10monfort]

Been running with Saucony for years. Absolutely love them and always last me a long time

[@Idkgoogleitbro]

Knowledge....and for free! Thanks gritty!

[@hiwayman981]

I love Saucony shoes; I've been wearing them for well over twenty years now, and have a late renewed interest in their product as I've taken up a regular running regimen over the past three years. Some models are definitely better than others, especially for running, but I have no less than five pairs around the house for various "missions", be it walking the dog, hiking, casual, or the apex, running, for which I have two pairs that I alternate. I find them to be a bit narrow up front as you said, so I'm looking into the "Echelon", which are supposed to be a wider runner, and now that I've seen your new post this morning (Sunday=Run day), I'm going to go pull the trigger on them as soon as I can pry myself away from your channel! Thanks again for all the good things you put on KZbin. P.S. - I'm gonna re-lace my old runners w/ the heel lock before I head out this morning; something else to look forward to today!

[@huskyalum87]

Good luck on that long ass run!

[@MwariAneni]

Thx for the great advice! :)

[@GrittySoldier]

Absolutely!

[@Fifty8day]

Thanks Mr Gritty

[@USMCGrunt-jd8je]

Good luck in the 50k GS. Doing Boston Marathon next week. Ooorah!

[@GrittySoldier]

Crush it!!!!

[@Cody-qq9vv]

Looking forward to trying the heel-locking lace-up on my next run 👍

[@soty8877]

Well… gritty soldier strikes again. Not only did I buy the ride 14s, I did a heel lock for the first time and life as I know it has changed. Got the easyfeet insoles, garmont NFS AND took apart my ruck to reset it for myself. If I keep this up it’ll be gritty soldier and salty airman 😂😂😂😂. The crossfire dg-3 is sold out or that would be On the way too 😒.

[@dwayneblaine9733]

Ive never heard of it, thats awesome!!!

[@anumoli]

Great video Gritty. Gonna try to employ this on my Brooks.

[@GrittySoldier]

👍

[@user-qg8oi4hd5r]

I just broke in new shoes 2 weeks ago. Given that those where real running shoes and my old ones just sucked I ended up setting a PR on the first run :D

[@jonikuro.]

Thanks man, I just ran 9 miles with my new shoes😂 Wish I would have seen this video before..

[@Bob-dx3jh]

Brilliant idea

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Excellent info. Like the shoes. Thx

[@Snoopy1997Joshua]

Those are some nice shoes I can't lie...

[@junkymunky2741]

Heel lock!! Whaaaat! 👍 🙏

[@survivetolife]

Great tips!

[@boogeymonstr7631]

Can you make a video dedicated just for running shoes / running tips.

[@rokchewerd982]

rofl...the ranger said "bunny ears"....hooya

[@GrittySoldier]

😂

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Tried all differ makes of running shoes and found asics are best straight out of the box , just put them on and go . I have a pair with 1150 miles on them and they're still great . New balance the same though they don't last as long and the padding is too soft for me ,

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

Hurray for more videos so we do ourselves good in training vs breaking ourselves lol :P

[@masonelmore3122]

i laced my shoe as i was watching this video and i went back a used that extra hole for the first time ever.

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 🤘

[@yvettepadilla4169]

Great video!

[@abdalabinladen]

Any thoughts on zero drop or minimalist running shoes?

[@DannyDamage138]

That's what I need, new shoes. Easy run is always...misleading lol

[@GrittySoldier]

😂

[@hilariomolinaii355]

I use the same brand.

[@tacticalhandyman710]

I have never thought so much about my feet until thinking about military.

[@askingwhy123]

Wow: black shoes, laces, and floor. Add in moderate lighting to ensure low contrast 😵‍💫🤣 Luckily simple enough, and I was already a heel locker.

[@GrittySoldier]

Well, this is “Gritty” Soldier, not “perfect lighting conditions” Soldier. 😆

[@kitsunekon]

Do you use a heel lock lacing for your Garmonts when rucking?

[@GrittySoldier]

No just with running shoes

[@hudnix]

Never been a soldier, but I do a lot of backpacking. What I do for my hiking boots, and all my shoes really, is when lacing, I skip the second pair of holes from the top, go straight to the top, and then come back down to that skipped pair. When tied like this, the knot has tension from above and below, and will stay tied longer. Also, sometimes when tied tightly in the traditional way, the laces put uncomfortable pressure on the top of my foot, which this alleviates. But I'll probably do this heel lock thing on my running shoes now. I always wondered what those extra holes were for!🤫

[@johns4326]

Now I'm wondering if I've been saying Saucony wrong for all these years...

[@joshuadegraw1142]

I’ve tried the heel lock before. I can not tell the difference. Also makes my laces very short. I don’t know, to each their own I guess.

[@garyrobinson9514]

How is it that my wife and I visit a running shop and spend upwards $150 each for a new pair of shoes, and the sales people fail to tell us about the extra lace holes for the “heel lock?” And at age 70, it’s not like I am a first-time runner…

[@IronSharpensIron127]

Easy run.... Where have I heard that before????

[@GrittySoldier]

😂

[@vierasuhajdova]

Nice '

[@shaddapforever]

Heel lock??? Have I been doing the tying wrong all these years. Aint no way, aint no way....