For example, to relieve shoe pressure from your big toenail there is a simple technique to pull the shoe off the big toenail. Begin by lacing the shoelace through the eyelet closest to the big toe and then the eyelet farthest from the big toe on the opposite side (closest to the ankle). Then take the other end of the shoelace, lace the shoelace in a repetitive pattern diagonally and then directly across from the eyelet. When you tighten the shoelace it should remove pressure from the big toe.(see figure on right below).
If the shoe rubs on the top of the foot causing burning, tingling, or pain onto the top of the foot, simply skip the eyelets where the irritation occurs. Without the tight laces over the top of the foot, these symptoms should resolve. Just a tip, don't skip more than 2 eyelets in a row to prevent a poor fit of the shoes.
Do you develop blisters on the back of your heel from the shoes slipping? Try tying your shoes in lace lock around the ankle to secure the heel. A lace lock is performed by threading the lace directly above the last eyelet closest to the ankle, then the other end of the lace is threaded through the opposite lace loop. Once this is done you can tighten the laces at the ankle without tightening the whole shoe.
Some miscellaneous shoe lacing tips include: making sure to tie and untie your shoelaces every time you take your shoes on and off.
By just slipping your shoes on and off without using the laces, you reduce how much support your shoes can offer and wear out the counter and heel of the shoe.
If you have difficulty bending down and tying your shoes, consider elastic shoelaces (available now in our office). Also, for patients suffering with neuropathy be sure to check your feet regularly to prevent pressure form the shoelaces.
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