Enhance comfort with work boot laces – Your guide to a perfect fit
Enhance comfort with work boot laces
High-quality work boot laces ensure your boots stay snug and supportive throughout the day.
Mastering lacing can help you tackle specific foot issues and improve overall foot health. Different foot types need unique lacing techniques for the best comfort.
Let’s dive into common foot types and the best lacing methods for each:
Find your type: lacing techniques for different foot types
Let’s start by identifying your foot type:
Wide forefoot
Workers with wide forefeet often feel pressure and discomfort in the toe box area. To ease this, use a lacing trick that creates more space in the forefoot. Start by threading the laces through the bottom eyelets, then skip the next set of eyelets. Continue with a standard criss-cross pattern. This method reduces pressure on the widest part of your foot.
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High instep or arches
High arches can create annoying pressure points on the top of the foot. To combat this, use a parallel lacing technique. Thread the work boot laces straight across instead of crisscrossing in the middle section. This method distributes pressure more evenly across the instep.
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Shallow instep
If you have a shallow instep, a snug midfoot fit is crucial. Use a lacing method that adds extra tension there. Criss-cross the laces but create additional loops at the midfoot eyelets. This technique provides enhanced support for your foot’s arch.
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Shallow instep with a narrow heel
This foot type needs a combination approach. Use the shallow instep technique in the midfoot area. Then, switch to a heel lock lacing method for the top two eyelets. This combo ensures a snug fit around both the midfoot and heel.
Learn more: LACING GUIDE: How to lace your boots for maximum comfort and safety.
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High-quality laces are important
The quality of your laces significantly impacts your lace-up boots’ overall comfort and performance. Steel Blue’s premium boot laces offer durability and superior grip, ensuring your boots stay securely fastened.
High-quality laces resist fraying and breaking, providing long-lasting performance in demanding work environments.
Additional benefits of proper lacing
Proper lacing techniques offer additional benefits beyond addressing specific foot types:
- Prevent heel slipping and blisters: A heel lock lacing technique keeps your heel snug, reducing friction and the chance of pesky blisters.
- Alleviate toe pain: Strategic lacing creates more room in the toe box to ease pressure and avoid ingrown toenails or hammer toes.
- Reduce midfoot tightness: Parallel lacing or skipping eyelets in the midfoot area can ease pressure and discomfort for those with sensitive insteps.
Mastering these lacing techniques empowers you to customize the fit of your work boots to your unique foot shape and needs.
Remember, proper lacing makes for comfortable work boots and improves their overall performance and safety.
Take the time to experiment with different lacing methods and find the perfect combination for your feet.
You can also head to your Authorized Steel Blue distributor to try an alternative fastening option, such as our zip-sided, pull-on or Spin-FX™ styles.
