Shoelaces

None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.

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Carabiner keys to a sports bra strap if you are female and lack pockets.
Sports bras hold things in place and keep keys safe.
- Retrieval at the door can be less than graceful.
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Use the Berluti knot for thin dress shoe laces.
It works well with thin laces and is beautiful.
- It is tough to tie.
one person who lived it
Thread a key through an eyelet near the top of the shoe so it rests on the foot, or tuck it under the laces near the toes.
The top of the foot does not bend, preventing discomfort; tucking avoids injury.
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Try various lacing patterns to improve fit if shoes cause mild discomfort.
- Lacing alone may not fix issues like pronation or high arches; supportive shoes or orthotic inserts may be needed.
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Seal the tips of synthetic shoelaces with heat to stop them fraying.
to prevent fraying
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Blur photos of house keys before posting them online.
To prevent unauthorized copying of the key.
- Some argue this is unnecessary because the odds of someone duplicating the key from a photo and tracking down the owner are low.
one person who lived it
Apply hairspray to shoelaces to reduce slipperiness and prevent knots from coming undone.
It makes them less slippery.
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Attach metal aglets designed for 550 Paracord (4mm) to finish paracord shoelaces.
Aglets are the metal tips that make shoelaces work.
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Tie your shoes tightly and properly.
It prevents issues and provides security.
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Use lock-lacing to prevent blisters caused by heel rubbing, especially when hiking.
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