How to Loosen Your Sneakers

Loosening the laces on your sneakers is quick and simple.

If your sneakers squeeze and pinch your feet, you may need to loosen them up by readjusting the laces. It's easy to do, only takes a few seconds and your feet will thank you for it. Remember that you can always tighten the laces if they turn out to be too loose.

Instructions

1. Untie your laces so the tails hang loosely from your sneaker.

2. Move down to the first set of eyelets and place your fingers underneath the laces. Pull the laces firmly upward and away from the tongue of the sneaker.

3. Move down to the second set of eyelets, place your fingers underneath the laces. Pull the laces firmly upward and away from the tongue of the sneaker.

4. Continue until you've loosened the laces at each set of eyelets on both shoes.

5. Place the shoes on your feet.

6. Tug gently on the laces at the second to last set of eyelets. Pull until the lacing feels snug but not tight.

7. Move up to the next set of eyelets and gently pull on the laces. The lacing should be snug without being uncomfortable. Repeat until you've reached the top set of eyelets, being careful not to over-tighten your sneakers.

8. Tie the laces pulling the knot taut without pinching your feet.

Resources

• Hourly Laff: 15 Amazing Ways to Tie Your Sneakers
• Ian's Shoelace Site: 36 Different Ways To Lace Shoes