How to Tie the Runner’s Loop & the Reef Knot | Running Tips

A key thing to look for when choosing shoes suitable for running is that they should respect the morphology of your feet. For example, when your heel isn’t held firmly, your foot can slip forward and bump your toes against the front of your shoes. Your fix is the runner’s loop shoe-tying method:

● Begin by lacing your shoes normally, crisscrossing until you reach the second eyelet below the top.
● Instead of crossing over again, pull each lace end up on the same side, inserting it into the top eyelet to form a loop.
● Pull each lace end through the loop on the shoe's opposite side.
● Tug the lace ends up and out a few times to make the loops more secure.
● Finish by tying your shoelaces in the usual way.

A reef knot makes the knot more secure as you move, so your shoes never get loose. This is an excellent trick for everyone, especially trail runners, who may encounter different terrain and weather conditions. Transform your regular tie into a reef knot with these easy steps:

● Start with a standard shoe-tying method. First, cross and snug the laces, then form your first loop the same way.
● Now, reverse the lace path as you form your second loop: If you always pass the lace on top of the first loop, then pass it under the second loop this time (or vice versa). This is the step that fixes the knot.
● Finish the knot and do the pull test.


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