"Where have these been all my adult life?! These work far better than I had hoped." ...

Frequently untied laces easily falls under a first-world problem, but when you can eliminate it for $8 it seems silly not to. Lock Laces don't seem much different from standard laces, but they're ...

These shoelaces weren’t something I set out looking for, but I’m so glad I know about them now. CNN Underscored’s fashion and beauty editor Sophie Shaw put them on my radar after she came across a ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. August 22, 2024 Add as ...

The extra eyelet at the top of running sneakers has puzzled us for years — what is it for?! Turns out that extra hole helps runners tie their shoes extra tight with a "lace lock" or "heel lock" method ...

What they are: Elasticized shoelaces that feature a lock and clip system that secures your laces, so they never need tying again. They were invented by Eric Jackson after he got tired of his shoelaces ...

Our street style is highly influenced by bold personalities. With this, originality is key, and being noticed is the main prize. Local designers and stylists are finding new and interesting ways to ...

When I lived in Boston, there was one memorable 5K where I remember needing to stop because my shoe became untied. Worse—the temperature was below freezing and my ungloved fingers were uncooperative ...