When is the last time you thought about how you tie your shoes? You’ve probably relied on those bunny ears for decades, with little variance outside of the occasional double knot. But did you know ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

I worked in a shoe outlet store eons ago. The heel lock lace-tying method is an industry standard when a shoe fits almost perfectly but the heel area is just a little too loose for the wearer’s liking ...

Have you ever wondered what those mysterious extra shoelace holes on the top of your running shoes were for? Well, if you're like us (bows head down in embarrassment) then the answer is yes. But as of ...

The joys of running — the scenery, the endorphins, the awesome playlists — sometimes come with uncomfortable byproducts. If you've ever experienced black toenails or blisters, run coach Alysha Flynn ...

If you've participated in any prolonged athletic activity, you're undoubtedly too familiar with heel blisters and jacking up your toes in the front of your sneakers. It turns out that the solution to ...

Better comfort, customized fit, and greater security make real differences in running shoe performance. Alternatives to conventional lacing can deliver all three. Learn why you might use lacing shoe ...