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Shoelaces have been around for a long time. They way people lace their shoes didn't make any significant changes for thousands of years. Otzi the Iceman, who lived around
3000 BC, revealed fairly complex insulated leather shoes bound with "shoelaces" made of lime bark string. Shoelaces as we know them today have been in use as far back as the
12th century. The Museum of London has documented several examples medievel footwear with a series of holes or hooks with laces passing thorough them. The use of shoelaces to
replace cumbersome buttons or buckles occurred around 1790 in England.
The one thing all past shoelaces have had in common is that they have been unable to complement footwear comfort, function, and performance advancements. People have been
forced to live with the binding, slipping and discomfort associated with most lacing products. Not to mention shoelaces untie themselves on a regular basis. The Knoty Boy
or Ultimate shoelace ends this problem as they are designed to enhance and compliment modern footwear through comfort, function and performance.
Until now there has never been a shoestring that could be adjusted the length of the shoe yet still have elasticity to allow you to slip on your shoe while maintaining
tension in specific areas.
The Knoty Boy Shoelaces provide functionality, performance, and comfort. Every style and color provide the same quality, features, and warranty. From athletes to kids,
grandparents to teens, casual to dress to athletic shoes the Knoty Boy Shoelaces are perfect for everyone.
Benefits of Knoty Boy shoelaces
- Functionality:
- Patented "collapsible knot" technology always:
- Keeps footwear naturally supported
- Provides easy slip-on convenience
- Maintains custom assymetric fit
- Stays safely secure
- Comfort:
- Elastic core allows for the natural expansion and movement of your foot without the binding or restricting of traditional shoelaces
- Performance:
- Virtually eliminates "dual-compression" impact
- Virtually eliminates footwear slippage
- Assymetric Lacing:
- Ability to conform to the upper portion of your shoe by means of "adjustable tension zones" to the natural symmetrical form of your foot
- Maximizes Footwear Technologies:
- Insoles
- Outsoles
- Orthotics
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Featured Article:
10 Most Common Workout Mistakes
by Kelli Calabrese MS, CSCS, ACE
Although regular exercise is good for body and soul, diving head first into an advanced exercise program is not encouraged. It can even be dangerous if you don't avoid some Common Workout Mistakes.
If you're a beginner, your body isn't prepared for the types of strains exercise can place on it. As a result, engaging in an exercise program with little foresight and planning can lead to burnout, frustration and injury.
If you want to maximise your workout, it's going to take a combination of motivation and the correct information. So let's review the 10 most Common Workout Mistakes that can be easily avoided.
- Skipping the warm-up. Muscles need time to adjust to the demands placed on them during exercise. Before hitting the gym or jumping into your regular cardio workout, you should take a few minutes to gently walk, cycle or whatever you choose to prepare the body for heavier activity. Breaking a light sweat will get your blood pumping, warm up muscles and ligaments, greatly reduce your risk of injury and increase the effectiveness of your workout.
- Skipping the cool-down. Due to time constraints, many people head straight to the showers after their last repetition or as soon as the timer on the treadmill dings. Instead, take a few minutes to lower your heart rate close to its resting rate. This will reduce your risk of injury and give you a few minutes to incorporate some relaxation into your routine.
- Not stretching. Flexible muscles are far less likely to be pulled than tight ones. Stretch before a heavy workout or after your workout as a warm-down. Never stretch a muscle without warming up first to reduce your risk of injury even further. Regular stretching greatly increases your flexibility.
- Lifting too much too fast. Placing demands your muscles are not prepared to handle is the best way to injure yourself. Gradual, progressive resistance is a far more effective and safe way to increase muscle strength. You should select a weight that allows you to do 10-15 repetitions. If you can't do 10 reps, the weight is too heavy. If you can easily do 15, then increase the weight by five percent.
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