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The 6 best ways to lace your running shoes

All feet are unique, so we’re bringing you six of the best ways to tie your laces no matter what kind of runner you may be.

 

From an early age, we’re all taught the fundamental lesson of how to tie a shoelace. And, although it’s extremely important that we as runners keep our shoelaces from becoming a hazardous hospital trip, we’re not often taught that there are different techniques for tying laces depending on your running style.

 

The Top Techniques

             

Loop lacing
For a truly comfortable instep, make a loop. This allows for a snug fit that will prevent the foot from shifting its position inside the shoe, whatever terrain you may be running on. Recommended for shoes like the Cloudsurfer.
Diagonal lacing
Free your toes: take the diagonal route. Lift the toe box and follow the natural motion of your foot – just like the diagonal stitching of your Ons. Recommended for shoes like the Cloudflow.
Cross-over lacing
For those that may have a higher arch, cross-over lacing may be the win. Simply loosen the middle part of the lace to allow for more room to extend your foot and peaks. Recommended for shoes like the Cloud X.
Skip lacing
For a high midfoot: skip, skip, skip. Similar to the cross-over lacing technique, but even simpler: just skip the loop where you want to allow more room. Recommended for shoes like the Cloudflyer.
Speed lacing
For those who love things easy, get the unique-entry lacing of the Cloud. A single elastic lace makes it possible to jump into the Cloud in a few seconds so you can be on your way even faster. Recommended for shoes like the Cloud (of course).
Extra eyelet
For those who easily slip out: tie again. Almost all On's are equipped with an extra eyelet; we call it the seat belt of the shoe.
Loop lacing
For a truly comfortable instep, make a loop. This allows for a snug fit that will prevent the foot from shifting its position inside the shoe, whatever terrain you may be running on. Recommended for shoes like the Cloudsurfer.
Diagonal lacing
Free your toes: take the diagonal route. Lift the toe box and follow the natural motion of your foot – just like the diagonal stitching of your Ons. Recommended for shoes like the Cloudflow.
Cross-over lacing
For those that may have a higher arch, cross-over lacing may be the win. Simply loosen the middle part of the lace to allow for more room to extend your foot and peaks. Recommended for shoes like the Cloud X.
Skip lacing
For a high midfoot: skip, skip, skip. Similar to the cross-over lacing technique, but even simpler: just skip the loop where you want to allow more room. Recommended for shoes like the Cloudflyer.
Speed lacing
For those who love things easy, get the unique-entry lacing of the Cloud. A single elastic lace makes it possible to jump into the Cloud in a few seconds so you can be on your way even faster. Recommended for shoes like the Cloud (of course).
Extra eyelet
For those who easily slip out: tie again. Almost all On's are equipped with an extra eyelet; we call it the seat belt of the shoe.

 

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Every pair of On running shoes comes with a technical performance lace that allows you to tie the way you prefer. The best-selling Cloud also features an easy-entry system, engineered with speed laces, that does not require any actual lacing at all.     

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