Everyday things with hidden features we didn’t know the purpose of

[post_page_title]Running shoes[/post_page_title]

Most of us have wondered about those extra lace holes at the tops of our running shoes. These are used for tying your shoes off in runner’s loops, which help stabilize your heels.

Running shoes

When your heels are firmly secured, there’s less chance of your feet slipping forward, or back and forth, which can lead to blisters. However, most running shoes today come with laces that aren’t long enough for these loops, since the majority of buyers aren’t serious runners or athletes.

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