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Over tight shoelaces

colin

I'm not sure if this is neurodivergence related or not so here's the question.

I keep overtightening my shoelaces. I think I've always done it but recently been trying hard to not do it. I always do left foot first. Sometimes after doing it, I'll think it's too loose so I do the right tighter. I don't know if I have slight pain insensitivity or something but it often takes me some time wearing them to realise that something isn't right.

Anyway, the question: normal or not?

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  • If your feet are moving about in your shoes my first thought would be that the shoes don't fit properly.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    several layers of wooly socks should confirm this theory.

    If the shoes feel less "loose" with this sort of padding added then it does imply the shoes are the wrong fit and you may need to try other brands or even get some custom made for you (expensive though).

    Or try some that have much more adjustment available in more than one place. Look at some options for "diabetic shoes" for suggestions on the sort of things available with velcro straps that can allow adjustment in a range of locations.

    A visit to a decent shoe shop with measuring facilities could also be a good idea in case you have a "narrow fit" or similar that will help gude you in search of affordable alternatives.

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  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    several layers of wooly socks should confirm this theory.

    If the shoes feel less "loose" with this sort of padding added then it does imply the shoes are the wrong fit and you may need to try other brands or even get some custom made for you (expensive though).

    Or try some that have much more adjustment available in more than one place. Look at some options for "diabetic shoes" for suggestions on the sort of things available with velcro straps that can allow adjustment in a range of locations.

    A visit to a decent shoe shop with measuring facilities could also be a good idea in case you have a "narrow fit" or similar that will help gude you in search of affordable alternatives.

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  • in reply to Iain

    For me that probablt wouldn't work as I have awkward triangular shaped feet, like flippers, very wide across the ball of my foot and toes and very narrow around the heels and ankles, I also have high arches and instep. I could put on thick socks and the shoes would be painfully tight around my toes, but would be like flip flops around the heels and ankles. I can wrap things like Doc Marten boots right around my ankles and the lacing parts would meet up at the back of my ankles, I can do CATS up as tight as they go and step out of them.

    I think you're right about getting your feet properly measured, it can be quite hard to find somewhere that will do it for adults, most of the sizing equipment dosen't go big enough.