What are the extra lace holes on running shoes for? We’re here to unravel the mystery and teach you how to tie a heel lock to secure your feet and ankles on the trail.

Turns out that extra hole helps runners tie their shoes extra tight with a "lace lock" or "heel lock" method. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Sports The extra eyelet at the top of running ...

If they're too uneven, you won't be able to tie your shoes ... Shoes sometimes come with extra laces, but more often, they don't. All three sneakers I used in this review didn't come with extra ...