Heel lock boot lacing

[old-skool-lite]

Highly recommend this technique. Makes a big difference. The surgeons knot used can be replaced with a simple 3 twists of the lace - just as effective.

Any other methods to share?

 

[Myles21]

Never seen that before. I use the runner’s heel lock in some low trail shoes as I often get heel lift.

 

[old-skool-lite]

Not only does it lock your heel, there's no restrictive knot at the top preventing you from flexing against the tongue. Generally better for ankle comfort too.

 

[echo8876]

It's a problem for modern hiking boots, because of how they are cut, but at the same time for how low and soft the collar is. I prefer selecting boots with fitting heel cup from the get go.

 

[old-skool-lite]

This needs minimum of 2 hooks but more is better & is a traditional lacing technique. Fitting heel cup is great but you heel isn't going to stay there on its own.

 

[echo8876]

This needs minimum of 2 hooks but more is better & is a traditional lacing technique. Fitting heel cup is great but you heel isn't going to stay there on its own.

I mean that on hiking boots the lacing goes way lower than on, say, working boots, to give precision when placing the foot. That way the heel part is way less precise.

 

[old-skool-lite]

Not on my Hobbit Boots