How & Why to Tie a “Heel Lock” or “Lace Lock” | Prevent Blisters & Black Toenails

[@leslieisaac9104]

Always wondered about those top holes that I never used! Thanks for the tip, just tried it and it feels so much better.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Fantastic Leslie!

[@staceymccalister7502]

Thank You! Your video is so much better! Others are so quick, dont get the camera close so you can actually see and have words plastered across the screen and now you really can't see what they are doing 😂 So again, thank you!

[@patriciaklein5486]

Thank you!! I ride ElliptiGOs and needed to know this. My foot slides forward in my Hoka Bondi 8s. This should be a huge help.

[@runinspired9133]

Brilliant! Yes, please share more of your everyday running tips Harry.

[@mmookkeenn]

straight legend! so simple but such a valuable tip. i appreciate it.

[@carlovondiecken8757]

Just tried it out and it really does make a huge difference! How have I never heard of this before?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great to hear Carlo!

[@Unknown_Geek]

I just bought new walking shoes with big grips for walking my dog in winter. This tip is a life saver, thank you!

[@SebastianUlrich85]

If this really prevents me from getting more black toe nails, I'll come back take my thumps up back, just to give another thumbs up again!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Haha I hope so!

[@suezsiren117]

@illuminati hub He died

[@SebastianUlrich85]

I am back. To this day preventing getting black toe nails to some extent at least. And I have recommended the Lace Lock to other runners.

[@tozasoftpaw]

I did this last year and I haven't gone back. Legit changed my life.

[@kyletouet5724]

You are an absolute life saver my friend. Thank you for the advice.

[@trepan25]

I used this method while walking around the island of Shikoku, Japan for the second time time - what a game changer

[@lynnchambers4451]

Just found out about this and WOW is all I can say what a simple thing to do and what a difference!! Thanks for sharing.

[@seseterry1995]

I just bought a pair of shoes for $90 that happen to be a little bit to big my feet slide and is uncomfortable especially on my heel , I did this and noticed a difference right away with only a few steps my shoes are much tighter but a comfortable tight and my feet don’t slide anymore , thank you ! This is awesome cause I’m getting tired of having to return shoes for various reasons lol I’ve had to quite a bit and didn’t want to have to return another pair again

[@Juliana_So_Unique]

Please send me your old dirty pair of shoes. Thanks.

[@johnatyoutube]

Thanks! You just made my day! My blisters thank you!

[@rogerserafin]

Genius.....Simply genius !! Thanks for this.

[@AzlanIthnin]

Why on earth did I not think of this sooner. Thanks Harry! And congratulations on the Translantau victory!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great hope it helps! Thanks for the support.

[@haileighg1687]

I never knew this! I'll definitely try it out. Thank you

[@margueriterizzo7925]

Thanks, I over pronate, been to Drs. Nobody has ever told me this shoe lace trick. Always noticed extra hole heard different things what it did. Really stabilized my ankle. I’m not a runner, but great for walking too.

[@CircleNineSA]

I do this combined with straight bar lacking to reduce pressure on the top and sides of my feet, works great.

[@JoeBlackwell]

Nice quick video, cheers! Used to love my Clifton 2 by the way...

[@omgronny9572]

got injured switching to this tying method. I would say used it for walking for a while before running.

[@Juliana_So_Unique]

Try not running drunk and in the rain.

[@RickMartinYouTube]

Thanks Harry, I feel faster already. :) Enjoying your channel. I really enjoy your channel because you bring in the Thai culture to your videos which I find interesting. People appear friendly and the place looks beautiful.

[@ksh3928]

Wow, never thought of this!

[@mmmmmmmk]

just tried this on my clifton 3's - works so well, cheers harry!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great Tom, yes loving the Clifton 3's too!

[@neogeo3367]

How did I never learn this before? A massive like from me. Thanks indeed.

[@duncansh81]

Gawwww! I wish I knew about this years ago. Basketball is been a nightmare for years b/c of black toe syndrome. I would like to try this technique out now!

[@veganflamingo2610]

I never knew what those extra holes were for! I'm going to try it next time I run as my toe nails have been permanently knackered ever since I started running!

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great good luck +Vegan Flamingo!

[@tonya9614]

I’ve been running for years and have never done this we’ll see how it goes thanks for the video!

[@nathanmickens4274]

Thank you soooooo much man I really appreciate it

[@m3rty1lm4z]

I did not know that. Thanks for the enlightment :)

[@dannusku9471]

love the cliftons and yep that tie really works on the speedy down hills, thanks harry

[@williammorris7895]

Great tip - noticeable difference!

[@andrealangan5467]

Always wandered what extra hole was for, thought was for narrow feet. I have torn ligament which is going to take 6 months to heel so great too to support it. My brace makes my foot too big for my shoes.thanx

[@Triton_1970]

Man, thx a bunch! So simple and really works :-)

[@HarryRunsUK]

Glad it's helped Robert! Happy running.

[@jasoncooper3939]

hi harry love you video ls can you help i am always so tired the next day after running do you have any ideas thanks

[@emtydoctrine]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been looking for a video to do this very thing for awhile. My issue is running downhill and my feet sliding to the front of the shoes causing pain on trail runs. And this video popped up in my Recommendations today. Thanks again!

[@KennyKen2009]

stoked with this bro, no idea how I've never known this!! you inspired me to run up my first mountain last year, mount snowdon. I went up the Rydd Du path I recommend it! love all the content and congrats on your recent wins. would love more 5k tips videos but I am being greedy there haha. All the best 👍👍

[@HarryRunsUK]

Awesome Kenny! I miss Snowdon, beautiful path for sure! Will put out more 5km videos soon :-)

[@jessepetersen9105]

Hi! What are those socks you’re wearing? Brand/Model?? Thanks!

[@j7ndominica051]

I've been wondering what the extra hole was for. I think this might prevent the laces from getting undone and reduce the stress on the last hole. But heel blisters in sneakers/sports shoes are hard to get. I had them from leather boots and didn't feel them in Nike Air without any medical padding. The science of blister says that you should allow the skin to slip instead of being tugged and pulled off the bone.

[@deenadavenport3854]

Thank you so much! I have been doing it wrong this whole time!

[@x3i4n]

Good tip! Thanks. made my Clifton 3 more comfy :)

[@HarryRunsUK]

That's great to hear! Happy running.

[@simoncartwright6183]

great tip Harry. More of that please

[@tonimeiners8945]

hey harry. love your videos. im in chiang mai for 2 weeks next week. any bike shop you can recommend for rental?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Hey Toni just saw this, check out Spice Roads (website) I believe they have good hire bikes.

[@DiWaviNaviBoi]

Awesomeness, thanks for this great tip

[@caseyf3790]

If you are doing quick sprinting and stopping this is good too

[@KatieKookaburra]

Great tip Harry. I defo need to do this :) are you still sponsored by Altra? If you Hoka now? :)

[@HarryRunsUK]

Glad its helpful Katie. Running for Hoka One One now.

[@jeffzest8393]

What is the purpose of the tab in the back of the shoe? Nobody explains it. Thanks.

[@chrisj8844]

Wow it worked! Thank you

[@johnkeegan5594]

Great simple solution to a niggley problem. Many thanks 👍

[@interestingvideos4046]

Great Video, i hurt my ankle because my lace was too loose during a 5k race. So thanks

[@josephmusabyimana3557]

Nice video Keep up the good work!!! 😀😀😉😉👏👏

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks Joseph!

[@adeifeajibade5991]

Wowwwwww! Thank you

[@DemocraticDangler]

What if your shoes haven't got that second hole? Is there another lacing technique that works?

[@BackInNam4046]

Thank YOU!!!

[@gaetandely9036]

more of these tips plz

[@leotard2536]

cheers dude

[@Allaholic7]

thats nifty and helpful

[@c73o]

THANKK YOUUUU

[@blackinkonpaper]

This works on boots or work sneakers as well.

[@KatherineGrace1]

It's not working for me. It worked yesterday but not today. I did use a healing ointment on my heels yesterday. Could it be my socks? The shoes fit me well, otherwise.

[@kikaorozco1135]

I hope this works because I bought so many running shoes and I have the same problem with all of them 🥺😭 and I’m loosing 3 nails now 😭😭😭😭

[@gamerofgames108]

Hey there, what if you don't have that 2nd hole? Could you just put the lace through the same hole?

[@Juliana_So_Unique]

Anything is possible if you believe.

[@gamerofgames108]

@@Juliana_So_Unique thank you very much. That was very insightful.

[@Juliana_So_Unique]

I do what I can. Have a Happy Halloween @@gamerofgames108 👻

[@2bit156]

I hope you win every single race or marathon ever

[@msimmons223]

Love it thank you!!!

[@chgkrs3343]

Thank You :)

[@nathancruz9172]

I usually get the lock laces from my 🥾 into a slip on.

[@calebchan5704]

What happened to the Altra sponsorship?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Running for Hoka One One now.

[@AdeMcc]

That is genius!

[@Ardnuh]

I have heard that you should pull the laces down to make it lock better, then tie.

[@MalarkusD]

I've heard that too. Pull the laces downwards first and pull up sharply, then tie.

[@justindivinagracia6086]

omfg why couldnt i find this earlier

[@MrTampadan]

Where's the video on the easiest / quickest way to loosen this knot?

[@rodenrren2]

Your feet get bigger as you run?? Can you elaborate?

[@williammorris7895]

On long runs your feet can swell up so for ultra distance running it's often recommended to go half a size up :)

[@markie5634]

Wow! Now I can do burpees without my shoes coming off!

[@randubis7880]

POV you saw the “HEEL LOCKED” tiktok and you’re trying to learn how to do it.

[@theresas740]

My own self I only run with a police car behind me, or to a Code ( Blue = cardiac arrest, Red = fire) at work, but I wear running shoes 👟 on duty as a Nurse. Those extra holes have always stumped me. My biker friends were no help as I've noticed even boots that lace up do not have the extra holes. I always wondered about them, I will be sure to tell the other "sneaker 👟 Nurses." There exists also a large "clog Nurses" population. Among sneakers I find running shoes have the most padding over walking shoes or cross-trainers and such.

[@ShinyArceusOfficial]

Just did this and my feet feel so secure hahs

[@paweenutanun3090]

Didn't know your feet can fit into that tiny toe box of the Clifton 2.

[@HarryRunsUK]

As long as you get the right fit Hoka have a good toe box, this years Clifton, Clayton and other models are wider up front too.

[@DBASSDAN]

That's a serious pair of foot coffins

[@estelanegrete2186]

how mock

[@oo-jz9qv]

after that tiktok 😒😒

[@misstexascardio4860]

You're very attractive

[@onetwothreefourfive12345]

Thanks

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

meow