For most baseball players, the criss-cross style of lacing provides the most comfort and options for customizing their shoe fit. This lacing technique is simple to complete and can work for just about any foot shape. Even though the lacing is easy, make sure you take care to tighten your laces properly for a safe, snug fit during any practice or game.
Step 1
String each end of the shoelace up through the set of eyelets closest to the toe of the shoe. Make sure the length of the lace coming out of each eyelet is even on both sides.
Step 2
Pull the left side of the lace over to the right side of the shoe. Coming up through the bottom of the eyelet, pull the string through the right hole in the next set of eyelets on the shoe.
Step 3
Take the right side of the shoelace from the bottom set of eyelets. Pull this side of the lace over to the left side of the shoe. String it up through the next eyelet on the left. You should have a even lengths of lace on each side of the shoe again, this time coming up through the second set of eyelets.
Step 4
Continue stringing the lace through in this pattern. Always string the lace on the left through the eyelet on the right first, followed by the right lace to the left side. Also, continue pulling the strings up through the bottom of the eyelet towards the outside of the shoe as you continue through the remaining pairs of eyelets.
Step 5
Customize your shoe along the way if needed. For a narrow foot, tighten the laces so that each set of eyelets is very close together. A baseball player with narrow feet may prefer to leave the laces looser all the way up the shoe. Leaving the middle pairs of eyelets unlaced can accommodate for high arches.
Step 6
Lace the shoe through the last set of eyelets. Put the shoe on your foot and tighten from the where you first started lacing, working your way up the shoe. Double knot the shoelaces at the top of the shoe. If you have a tongue flap on your baseball shoe, fold this over the knot.
Tips and Warnings
- Choose baseball shoes with more sets of eyelets whenever possible; this allows you to create a more custom fit.
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