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Erika's No-Knot Barefoot sandal tying methods
Erika Berglund has been on FIRE creating new tying styles. Enjoy these 3 videos (Erica reports that she’s switching all her Invisible Shoes to the 3rd style she shows in these videos): First, a few tying tip: Lacing tips: Erika's No-Knot Tying Styles This video makes a reference to our old name, Invisible Shoes. And it references Sonja's tying style. And since there's exposed lace under your foot, I recommend coating that part of the lace with Shoe Goo for added protection.
Sonja's No-Toe huarache running sandal
Sonja came up with this tying style which has no toe strap or knot under your foot.You can slip these on and off in a moment. BTW, you won't end up with a big flap in the front... that's just what happened in the picture ;-)First, a few tying tips and notes:Lacing tips:Sonja's No-Toe Tying StyleThis video makes a reference to our Classic Kit with our old name, Invisible Shoes... you can do this with our FeelTrue outsoles which will be much better.Also, you can do the same lacing style, but "rotate" it so the knot ends up behind your heel!And since there's exposed lace under your foot, I recommend coating that part of the lace with Shoe Goo for added protection.Step-by-Step instructions coming soon!
Ultra-minimalist Fisherman Sandals
Similar to the Ultra-minimalist Hitch style, it's a single lace barefoot sandal tying pattern. Add a Fisherman's knot and you have something comfy, without a knot at the top of your foot.Once you get the tension just right, you slip 'em on and off in a second. People use this tying style for everything from walking to running marathons.First, a few tying tips and notes:Tying the Lace knot:This is the knot we most commonly use, especially with our 100% polyester laces. The "Lace Bead":This is the smallest "knot" you can make for your Xero Shoes. Tying a Figure-8 knot:If you have our original laces with the nylon core, you'll want to use this knot. Lacing tips:The basic running sandal tying patternUltra-minimalist Fisherman Tying Style(this video was made with our old name, from our old site, Invisible Shoes)Step-by-Step instructions coming soon!
Ultra-minimalist Hitch
Perhaps the simplest tying style for minimalist running sandals there is!In fact, for some it feels TOO simpleOnce you get the tension just right, you slip 'em on and off in a second. People use this tying style for everything from walking to running marathons.First, a few tying tips and notes:Tying the Lace knot:This is the knot we most commonly use, especially with our 100% polyester laces. The "Lace Bead":This is the smallest "knot" you can make for your Xero Shoes. Tying a Figure-8 knot:If you have our original laces with the nylon core, you'll want to use this knot. Lacing tips:The basic running sandal tying patternUltra-minimalist Hitch Tying Style(this video was made with our old name, from our old site, Invisible Shoes)
Xero Loop
This is another great slip-on tying style for Xero Shoes.The loop in the front gives you some fun decorative options.Once you get the tension just right, you slip 'em on and off in a second. People use this tying style for everything from walking to running marathons.First, a few tying tips and notes:Tying the Lace knot:This is the knot we most commonly use, especially with our 100% polyester laces. The "Lace Bead":This is the smallest "knot" you can make for your Xero Shoes. Tying a Figure-8 knot:If you have our original laces with the nylon core, you'll want to use this knot. Lacing tips:The basic running sandal tying patternXero Loop Tying StyleStep-by-step instructions coming soon!
Xero Basic
This is the tying style we use for our Custom-Made Xero Shoes.Once you get the tension just right, you slip 'em on and off in a second. People use this tying style for everything from walking to running marathons.First, a few tying tips and notes:Tying the Lace knot:This is the knot we most commonly use, especially with our 100% polyester laces. The "Lace Bead":This is the smallest "knot" you can make for your Xero Shoes. Tying a Figure-8 knot:If you have our original laces with the nylon core, you'll want to use this knot. Lacing tips:The basic running sandal tying patternXero Basic Tying StyleSame thing, reversed imageClick here to download step-by-step instructions for the Xero Basic.
Another way to tie huaraches Tarahumara running sandals
Raymond Mack devised a "thong-style" method of tying huaraches running sandals. I haven't tried out the tying method yet, but this video makes me want to go to the beach ;-)
How to tie huaraches sandals - 3 new ideas!
There are so many ways to tie huaraches barefoot running sandals.I want to show you two cool pictures that'll probably give you more ideas of your own.First, Zach Bergen didn't want the knot between his toes (even though you'll probably never feel it, since it's in between your toes and flattens out pretty quickly). So with a bit of thinking, he came up with this solution:(notice the knot on the TOP side of the running sandal)Then, here are 2 stylish knots, one invented by my wife (and huaraches walker) Lena Phoenix, and the other invented by me when I couldn't remember what Lena invented ;-):For the first one, tie your huaraches the way you normally do. You'll have a loop pointing toward your toes (see Zach's picture, above). Then take the "leftover" lace and just repeatedly loop it around the toe loop (think about threading a needle, over and over).For the second one, just take the leftover and encircle the toe loop, over and over. The "trick" it to make each revolution below the previous one.I'll make a video with these if I have to (do I have to?).
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