Connie, Try this site. I thought it had some good ideas. http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm This site is NB but has some tips on fit. http://www.newbalance.co.uk/Site%202002/NBUK-TechCentre-ProperlyFit-Lacing.h tm The PEDestrian