Everyone thinks they know how to lace their shoes, and it’s simple enough if you only care about getting from point A to B without your kicks slipping off. But lacing your shoes properly is more of an art form and really depends on what you’re trying to achieve with the sneakers on your feet.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a closer look at three different ways to lace your shoes: when you want your shoes to look their best in photos; for comfort and so you can slip your kicks on and off with ease; and for sports such as running. Each technique has its pros and cons, and where we can, we’ve included pro tips to help you out.