That extra hole for laces on trainers nearest the ankle

[Redbillie21]

I learnt yesterday when buying my brand new running shoes what the extra two holes on the sides of trainers are for! Genius!

[mooning Graduate]

Yes, really worth doing. Shoe laces don't come undone and I find it provides less ankle movement.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Well I hadn't even noticed the extra holes!!. Have just got my shoes out and had ago. Maybe I should try and run more mindfully.

[misswobble Graduate]

I know! It's a revelation int it. Not too tight now! Go easy 😊

[curlyann Graduate]

I just went and checked my shoes. Didn't even realise they were there :-). Must invest in some colourful running shoes!

[JojoButter Graduate]

I'd wondered what they were for. Thanks!

[davelinks Graduate]

I have been using the extra holes, but to be honest have not really noticed any difference to not using them, my feet don't move around in my shoes anyway. Is the benefit where the shoes are a tad loose?😊

[Redbillie21 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Yes, Davelinks. As mooning says, the extra holes stop slippage around the ankles without having to tie the other laces up too tight and therefore gives support higher up the top of the foot.

[davelinks Graduate]

But I have no slippage when just using the single hole at the top and laces never come undone, have well fitting shoes..😊

[EFox89]

I literally needed to know this so bad today! My ankles were sore after mondays run!

THANK YOU!!

[Redbillie21 Graduate in reply to EFox89]

You're welcome 😊

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

OOh where did you get those? I have Ravenna 7s in pink, I'm looking for another colour (so I don't mix them up and run in one old and one new..)

[Redbillie21 Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

I bought them from a small specialist sports shop in Wolverhampton called Ron Flowers Sports. Great service.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to Redbillie21]

Thank you, I've looked at their website, they don't seem to have them any more... enjoy, I love my pink ones!