The provided reference only discusses heel lock lacing, a specific technique to prevent heel slippage within the boot. Here's how to perform heel lock lacing, which helps tie your boots to secure your heel:
Heel Lock Lacing (To Prevent Heel Slippage):
This method utilizes the extra set of eyelets often found at the top of hiking boots and some other laced boots to create a tighter, more secure fit around the ankle, locking the heel in place.
Steps:
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Lace Up Normally: Begin by lacing your boots as you normally would, up to the second-to-last set of eyelets.
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Create Loops: Instead of crossing the laces over to the opposite side's eyelet, take each lace and thread it straight up the same side to the final (top) eyelet. This will create a small loop on each side.
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Thread Through Opposite Loop: Take the lace from one side and thread it through the loop on the opposite side. Do the same with the other lace. The lace should be going across the tongue of the boot now.
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Tighten and Tie: Pull the laces downward and outward, tightening the loops and securing your heel in place. Tie your laces as you normally would. This creates a "lock" that prevents your heel from lifting inside the boot. The appearance of the lace at this point will resemble a frog's face.
This heel lock lacing technique is particularly useful for preventing blisters and discomfort caused by heel movement within your boot.
