How to Lace Roller Skates - 5 Different Techniques

Is this your first time lacing up roller skates? Do you suffer from foot pain from roller skates? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about laces? If any of this rings true to you, stay tuned because ‪@SKATEFANTOM‬ has some very good tips in this video all about How to lace roller skates.
00:00 Intro
00:44 Laces: Width, Length & Material
05:38 Most common way to lace up roller skates
09:07 How to lace up skates for bunion pain
12:24 How to lace roller skates for high arches
14:15 How to lace roller skates for heel slipping
16:39 How to lace roller skates for wide feet
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[@SensationallySilky]

I was having a hellish time last night at the rink. I was really starting to think my skates were too small (I'm right on the size edge)... turns out what I needed to do was unlace the hooks, and tie the laces AROUND the boot. Completely freed my ankles to move and afterwards I was ROLLING!

[@SensationallySilky]

@Courtney Shove I SINCERELY appreciate your response. (I hope you dont think I'm a creep... it's just that we're very similar in size and shape and I stay watching what you do for techniques and you give me so much hope

[@Eiris13]

You just saved my feet! I was skeptical, but the bunion lacing is a dream come true! ❤️

[@lravet]

I'm getting back into skating after not doing it for most of my adult life, and recently got my Rainbow Riders. I used your technique for wide feet and it felt great at the rink last night! Thank you!!

[@lisaanderson135]

My absolute favorite laces are the core Derby laces in 6mm or the Bont laces… wax laces are my favorite and I have never had trouble with lacing through the hooks. Now my favorite skates are my True Blue Barbie skates with the pink Fundae wheels and trans stripe laces! That is my favorite esthetic at the moment. Next, I will probably paint my Bunnies 🛼

[@laurengordon718]

I love Bont laces!

[@kplicanic]

Thank you for this! I'm new to skating and have been nervous about how they'd affect my bunions. This is super helpful! I love the Moxi community!

[@mcelestin]

I tried both styles for wide feet, and the second has made a huge difference. I need to get used to the extra room now, 😀😀😀

[@moxiskates]

00:00 Intro 00:44 Laces: Width, Length & Material 05:38 Most common way to lace up roller skates 09:07 How to lace up skates for bunion pain 12:24 How to lace roller skates for high arches 14:15 How to lace roller skates for heel slipping 16:39 How to lace roller skates for wide feet Need new laces? We have plenty of options on our site! www.moxiskates.com/collections/laces

[@annehuijs6613]

Nice job young lady ;)

[@modhatter1552]

Seriously soooo helpful!!! Just got my first pair of skates and I had no idea how to lace.. Thank you so much!!

[@damoquive2697]

I was waiting for this video! Thank you Goolie and Moxi

[@Tiffany-Rose]

Super helpful! My old bones will appreciate a lot of these tips, TY!

[@Barbara-tx3kw]

OMG. I’m glad I’ve found this video. I thought my issue was not common enough to find relief!!!

[@masoomiprashanth7798]

Very helpful. Thank you for the video

[@ggFractul]

Thanks for these - I was thinking I had to get a size up but the wide lacing technique really helps.

[@bparents]

I was ready to sell my boardwalks because of the bunion pain but I tried your method and let's just say they're no longer for sale 😊

[@user-ng9yz5wc6z]

This was the best tutorial i've ever watched😊

[@msericaplease]

I have always wanted to try that last one! Thank you! I finally was able to do it lol

[@LammaLovesBlack]

this helped alot, thank you😊

[@lisamonteiro2651]

So excited to try these and see if it helps, thank you!

[@moxiskates]

Let us know if any of these techniques work for you! :)

[@aquamarine3191985]

Thank you so much you helped me so much❤️

[@Fallen0203]

Im so glad this video exists! I never skated seriously but bought new skates recently, and I could not for the life of me figure out how to use the hooks on my new skates 😭😭

[@ChrisX2022]

Nice job chica!

[@JusticeConstantine]

Thank you Karli for this video on how to lace up rollerskates. - Justice Constantine

[@amberhawkins2033]

So helpful!! I purchased new Riedell 6 and my poor arches are cramping so much I can hardly stand 😣

[@dawnjochum4185]

I always wondered why my feet when numb, the laces were not all that tight but i am definitely going to try lacing techniques

[@nachelle7871]

Exactly 🌻 me too. How did I never learn this lol

[@karenmateus7710]

Thank you so much for your help! Do you have any ideas on how to stop the toungue of the skate slipping to the side? Thank you

[@TheTishy44]

Thanks….having foot pain going to try last lace.

[@berrisweetful]

Question for bunion issues should we do true size on lollys? I’m a size 9 in women’s shoes should I go 8 or stay with 9?

[@chavezyunni]

Does this also apply for Roller Blades?

[@nachelle7871]

I've laced the hooks wrong my whole life. Ugh wish I knew that with my ice skates years ago haha ❤

[@nachelle7871]

And thank you so much for the technique to relieve pressure in the toe box. Excellent share thank you thank you thank you.

[@Tigger_T]

What method is best for flat feet?

[@rhiannondethomas]

How do you get the tongue to stop slipping to one side or the other?

[@vm1776]

for most skates it eventually stopped sliding as the skates get used to how you tighten them and where you put the tongue, but with my current skates after wearing them at least weekly for 6 months the tongue still wouldn't cooperate, so I took them to a shoe repair store and had them sew a strip of leather on the tongue to function as an additional loop, so when I lace my skates up and get to that point, I put both directions of the lace through that loop before putting the lace through it's normal lacing spot. It's a little slower to lace them but the tongue can't get up to mischief. I have that loop on the top of the boot just in front of the ankle.

[@Julianna_Yaj]

Do you need to like tie them like tennis shoes or do you just do the hole to string thing?

[@moxiskates]

There are many ways you can tie them, whatever works best for you personally :)

[@sophia.ciocca]

is there a reason you lace the eyelets from the inside to the outside, as opposed to outside to inside? im wondering if theres a difference

[@moxiskates]

It gives a 360 degree lock and is more secure! :)

[@sarahstover2422]

Is there a lacing recommendation for someone who gets pain on the back of leg where the boot ends? I always get a bruise right at the top edge of my boot along my Achilles/back calf muscle. Any advice?

[@vm1776]

long socks that go beyond that point or even roll over the top of the boot.

[@kconway82]

Are there any recommendations for insoles for high arches to help?

[@moxiskates]

FPinsoles are great, but any insole for high arches should be able to fit :)

[@MsCocoa75]

I have 2 pair of Lollys. I just bunion laced my skates. OMG❣️❣️I put my foot in it felt like a lot of new room❤❤❤ I can’t stand things touching my toes. So I have been so miserable, UNTIL NOW❣️I dont have bunions or corns and I want to keep it that way 😊. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@moxiskates]

YAY!!! A whole new world on wheels awaits!! Enjoy :)

[@DeliaRoseBeauty]

What about if you bought the skates a half size to big cause you weren’t sure what size would fit better cause you ordered it online? I get bad arch pain when I do certain moves. And I already wear thick socks and put extra cushion inside. Lol

[@moxiskates]

You may want to return them so you can get the right size, if you are still within your return window:)

[@dukemackeydavid1]

She's even got the hot feathered hair from the 70-80's ha

[@laranelson1140]

Separated at birth? Karli and Evelyn ivy?

[@liesjelualockse6377]

There is so much essential info and insight missing in this vid, for instance the benefit of waxed laces in deliberatly pulling certain crossings tighter than others... and more And there is even some really bad advice imo; lacing for wide feet by skipping half of the eyelets is dangerous! The amount of force on the few eyelets but also on the laces will be less distributed and therefor greater. Throw on top the casual way esthetical fun laces are promoted and the poor quality "accessories" that currently floods the rollerskate market.... I am NOT kidding or overreacting; having your laces snap on you mid skaterun is dangerous. Especially while parkskating. There is no reason to not be safe AND look awesome. A brand like Moxi is so influencial, they should have the safety and correctness of these vids sorted out. It's okay they want to sell there stuff and appeal to new skaters who might prioritize the looksover quality but.. I don't want to consider an overweight person with wider feet in the moxi skate lacing up like that with a fancy lace and trying 1 dropin ... the forces, the snapped laces wrapping into thewheels, the unexpected bodyslam... It's real, it's not okay. Really sad, Moxi! :(

[@liesjelualockse6377]

@Karli Craig Hi Karli, thank your for your reply. Your intent was very clear and not wrong; giving options for skaters to choose themselves. But I really wish you had included safety deliberations in there. I am glad you acknowledge them in your reply but they are missing in the video. And I don't feel people need more encouragement or awareness for choosing skayeparts style based, but the technical side is missing. That you have friends that prefer lacing a certain way doesn't make it suitable for everyone and the technical downsides of skipping eyelets ARE universal. Less distributed strengths cumulatively increases stress on parts. The "widefeet lacing style" is not per se dangerous. It is whrn applied with weak laces, when agressive skating (jam OR park) There are also techniques with waxed laces to take pressure of certain area of the feet that do not involve skipping eyelets. I got thought in artistic rollerskating. I myself have a flat andvery narrow foot and apply the same techniques to make sure bunnions are ok,my arch doesn't get squashed but my skates snog my narrow ankles. Non waxed laxes come undone when the pressure is too less, wich is also dangerous. Okay I am ranting here again, sorry. My point is; this is essential info for happy AND safe skating. Please do research

[@moxiskates]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@merfishsandwich691]

I agree with you on your basic premise on forces, but from an engineering standpoint, and I'm an engineer, the chances of you breaking laces unless they're worn, old and rotted, or extremely cheaply made is astronomically low. These laces, based on the way they're made, can probably handle loads 10x more than anything you're going to put them through while skating. I think what would be more important to emphasize is that laces should be changed regularly as part of your maintenance routines. Laces, cushions, wheels and bearing are all wear pieces that should be inspected and replaced if they're frayed or brittle and cracking. I'm not an experienced skater, I'm a relative beginner, but purely from an engineering and load handling standpoint you don't have anything to worry about by skipping eyelets. Replace your laces when they start to get frayed and worn and you should have no issues. Though if you'd like to skip eyelets for comfort and you're concerned about snapping laces use a wider lace and don't cheap out on the quality of lace you buy.

[@kaylamichelle3921]

This video is way too long. Love the skates tho