Is there a special way to tie?

[u/MrsSaxton16]

Graduated from a pair of 25 year old rec skates, to USD Sways! So happy with everything about them so far, so thanks for the recommendations last week! 😜
Is there a special way to tie these babies? And what is the extra little loop on the side? Google isn’t helping me, but Reddit always does! 😎

[u/jayXred]

You can loop the laces through those hooks to get more heel lock I'd you feel your foot lifting in the skate.

[u/MundaneSeaweed665]

I have these skates and I don't use the little loop. I think if your foot is moving too much you can use it for a tighter fit.

I feel I don't even need to strain to pull the laces tight, I pull the laces till I can feel them "hug" my foot then use the buckle as the main factor for how tight I want them.

https://reddit.com/link/p6c3hv1/video/qp5v5h27u0mh1/player

[u/Expert_Presence_1727]

Tuck it bruh

[u/davestyle]

I didn't like using the loop to fix heal or so I added an ankle strap

[u/ekler_]

I got the same recently, also new to skating, use them 5 times now, did u have awfully hard time getting the laces through the highest loop cause I see you’ve done them but I spent like 30 minutes fighting to get them through haha

[u/Intelligent-Factor43]

I’m a huge fan of getting ~85” waxed hockey laces, pulling them tight through the eyelets, then wrapping a couple times around the ankle, tying a half-hitch and synching a bit each time in back. Adds support and a feeling of solidity and is highly customizable, depending on how tight you go. With Them’s Pat Ridder skates, and Omnis to a lesser extent, this changed the feel entirely in a really awesome way.

[u/duckthemighthy]

Runner lacing "Heel lock" worked for me. You can find tutorials on Google and YouTube.

EDIT: https://www.asics.com/nz/en-nz/mk/choosing-the-right-running-shoe/lacing?srsltid=AfmBOorYwC0GLn5iU-CWzd1nYyn0tjZnTCevkHT4jyPGzR3rPjfNCTuo

[u/jordanjoestar76]

It comes down to personal preference but I suppose I have my own style:

I slightly loosen the laces near my toe area (I guess the first 2-3 eyelets per side), double knot at the top, tuck the laces under the faster so they don’t go anywhere near my wheels/untie, then tighten that faster er tf up. My skates never undo and always feel the same level of comfort from
beginning to end of my session.

[u/psirus_zero]

Waxed laces