THIS is why Converse shoes have extra holes in the side (2024)
Today in 'Huh, I never knew that', we bring you the news that those extra holes in the side of your Converse actually have a purpose. That's right, they're not just a little design quirk - the clever kids at Converse actually have two very specific purposes for them.
Up until this point, you've probably been staring at your Converse dumbfounded, unsure of what to do with those holes in the side. I know I have.
Well, wonder no more - it turns out their first purpose is to provide a little ~ventilation to your feet. The holes allow air to circulate around and stop your feet getting all sweaty. To be honest, we can only really see this as being effective if you go sock-less, which we think in Converse would actually be pretty uncomfortable?
Anyway, moving on - you do you on the sock front - their second purpose is to allow you to get creative with lacing. That's right, you don't just have to lace your Converse in the traditional way - check out this video using the extra holes:
They look identical to the eyelets for shoelaces, but these holes serve a very different purpose. According to Cosmopolitan, these circles aren't meant to be filled with anything. They're there to provide extra air circulation to your feet when they're hot and sweaty.
Ever wonder what those extra shoelace holes on your sneakers are for? They aren't just for show. They're actually intended to keep your foot snug in your shoe, thereby preventing extra friction.
It is always recommended that you wear some form of socks with your footwear. Luckily, there are plenty of types of socks to wear with Converse, though.
The eyelets are the hole the laces go through, and the eyestay is the material that holds the eyelets in place. The top of your shoe is also made up of the quarter, which is the area covering the sides and back of the foot, and the tongue, which plays a very important role.
The holes may not line up exactly with the rest of the laces, indicating that they're there to serve a special purpose. For many situations, ignoring this pair of holes is totally fine, but if you're tying up your shoes before a rigorous run or hike, you should take advantage of them.
Eyelets make sturdier the holes through which strings or the loops are passed, thus avoiding the hole deformation or fraying. Sports footwears become safer. Holes protected by a metal eyelets allow laces to slide better.
It's an especially good option if your heels tend to slide around in your shoes, which may be causing the tongue to slip to the side. Since the loop holds the laces in place at the top of the tongue, there won't be a ton of friction pulling your tongue to one side or the other.
Sneakers are supposed to be safe footwear bets, but this old classic shoe has a high foot-pain rating (they can cause heel pain, stress fractures and tendinitis) thanks to their flat, stiff soles.
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