Reduce Foot Strain & Injury with the Steel Blue Lacing Guide

Correctly lacing work boots to the top of the boot provides more support to help reduce strain injury and avoid common issues such as blisters.

Feet come in all shapes and sizes sometimes making it difficult to find the right fit. Narrow heels, high and low arches, narrow and wide feet can all be accommodated by changing the way in which your work boots are laced. Lacing techniques can be used to alter the pressure distribution within the foot and can deliver a secure, comfortable and supportive fit when used correctly.

Correct Fitting Tips:

All work boots should be laced to the top of the boot
It is recommended that you check your laces and boot fit before every shift
The below lacing guide may help with common foot problems, ensuring a better fit to provide the best protection against foot related injuries

The below lacing guide includes small changes you can make when lacing your work boots that can make a significant difference in performance and comfort.

Lacing Tip 1 - Wide Forefoot 

For those with a wide forefoot, this technique of lacing your Steel Blue boots gives the forefoot more space and eases pressure on the sides of the foot.

Lacing Tip 2 - High Instep / Midfoot Tightness 

For all day comfort, lacing your work boots this way gives the midfoot more space in the boot and reduces pressure through the arch and midfoot. It can reduce pins and needles if they are being experienced in the instep.

Lacing Tip 3 - Heel Slipping / Blisters 

If you are suffering from blisters or heel slip, we recommend tightening the laces at the top of the work boot. Lacing your safety boots this way helps to keep the heel in place, increasing stability and reducing slipping which can cause blisters.

Lacing Tip 4 - Toe Pain

Lacing your boots this way creates more space for the big toe which reduces pressure and can assist to ease toe pain by relieving pressure.

Lacing Tip 5 - Shallow Instep 

For those with a lower or flat arch, we suggest that you lace your safety boots this way to provide more support to this part of the foot.

Lacing Tip 6 - Shallow Instep and Narrow Heel

Lacing your work boots this way creates a supportive fit for the heel and ankle, with the midfoot and the arch held firmly down.

Lacing Tip 7 - Zip Sided Boots 

To ensure 100% comfort, fasten the zip first, ensuring the zip is done all the way to the top, with the zip pull tab secured under the boot Velcro tab, then lace to the top of the boot.