How to tie your boots

1. "Surgeon's" Knot: simple and flexible, prevents your heel from slipping forward
2. "Window" Lacing: reduces pressure points on the top of your foot
3. "Toe-Relief" Lacing: a solution that will change your view of hiking

It is important to note that the lacing techniques described here do not replace the proper fitting of the boot on your foot. For this reason, you need to consult a specialist at the store where you shop every time. Watch the related video here!

"Surgeon's" Knot

When your heel slips excessively as you hike, you probably have your boot laced too loosely at the top. Tighten your boot and hold it in place with two surgeon's knots: once you tie them correctly, they remain stable at the point where they are tied and won't loosen on their own.

1. Tighten the boot on the top of your foot - don't overdo it!
2. Locate the two hooks near the point where the top of your foot begins to bend forward. Make the Surgeon's Knot on each pair of hooks.
3. Wrap the laces around each other twice and then pull them tight. Make sure to pass the laces up to the next pair of hooks to "lock" the knot's tension.
4. Repeat Step 3 on the next higher pair of hooks.
5. Complete the lacing of the rest of your boot in your usual way.

"Window" Lacing

If your well-laced boots start to create a pressure point on your instep, Window lacing may help relieve the problem:

1. Remove the laces up to the hooks located just below the pressure point.
2. Relace going straight up to the next hook and then crossing the laces from above.
3. Complete the lacing of the rest of your boot in your usual way. Alternatively, you can tie the Surgeon's Knot at the bottom and top of your window so that the lacing points don't loosen.

Toe-Relief Lacing

If your toes suffer on every hike, this lacing will relieve the pressure in the toe area:

1. Remove the laces completely from your boot
2. Put them back – but skip the first set of hooks. This loosens and removes pressure from the toe area.

If, however, your toes still hurt whenever you hike, it's probably time to get another pair of boots. A specialist in hiking boots can help you find the right shoes for you.

Boot Laces

Most boots come with long laces that allow for different techniques, so you should be able to do any of these lacing methods using the laces that are already on your boots.

If your laces are worn, make sure to replace them with ones that match both the shape (round, oval, or flat) and the length of your previous pair.