Can I use my running shoes’ seventh eyelets to fix heel slipping?

Asked by: Cindy Caldwell

How do you fix a slipping heel on running shoes?

If we laced the shoelace through this back eyelet. What this is going to do. Its pull up more material on the back of the shoe. So when we tighten. This.

How do you Lace shoes for heel slippage?

So what we want to do is create a little loop. On each side giving a little slack. So you have room to move here.

How do I tighten the heels of my shoes?

Padding out the back of your shoe with a small heel cushion or piece of foam can close the gap between the shoe and your foot. This will tighten any looseness and reduce rubbing. Use a padded toe cushion.

Does heel slippage go away?

As the outsoles flex and “break-in”, small initial amounts of slipping at the heel should disappear. Going to a smaller size to eliminate ALL initial heel slipping can result in a fit that is just too tight, especially in slip-on models.

How do I keep my feet from sliding forward in my running shoes?

When your heel isn’t held firmly, your foot can slip forward and bump your toes against the front of your shoes. Your fix is the runner’s loop: Lace your shoes normally, crisscrossing them until you reach the second eyelet below the top on each side.

Does heel lock lacing work?

And same thing from the inside to the outside. Once we've done that we can pull them tight to lock the heel in place and tie our shoe. As we would normally. For more tips like this check out our blog.

How much heel slip is too much?

When boots are new, your heel should slip up about 1/2 inch, but once the cowboy boots are stretched out, your heel shouldn’t move more than 1/8 of an inch. Boots that don’t allow any movement of your heel are too tight and will be uncomfortable.