Loop-lacing lockThis is a great way to create a secure, tight fit. Just put each lace end back into the same hole it just exited, leaving a small loop on the top side of the shoe; now thread each loose end through the loop on the opposite side

X-Tenex Laces (£9.00)Kerry says: This week's Gear Pick is a great budget-friendly pre-payday treat. They may look simple (and colourful) but these inexpensive elastic knotted laces could transform your running. Simply lace up the trainers and use

and support for comfortable running on hard-packed tracks or roads. A “bellows” tongue stops debris creeping inside the shoes, while a Kevlar one-pull lacing system helps achieve a supportive fit. What you don't receive is a great deal of grip. The outsole

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The chef: Patricia Wells has been a runner for four and a half decades, and prizes the boost in productivity she gets from lacing up six days a week. Which may explain how she’s managed to author over a dozen cookbooks (patriciawells

gorilla-suited souls around the straight-laced streets of London's financial district.Every entrant was asked to raise £800 for charity, and was given a free suit, complete with hands and feet. It was the only race you could go to where you could wear

. The midsole ride is soft, smooth and similar to that of the Concerto, with the addition of a rearfoot Adiprene cushioning insert, but the main difference is in the upper. This is like a mesh sock held snug in the midfoot and forefoot by a clever lacing system

. The lacing system has mercifully reverted to a normal one for a snugger fit, but you should replace the shoe’s cheap, extra-padded insole with a normal, more responsive one. Even then, its heel sits fairly high off the ground – good for rearfoot cushioning

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Weight 400gEvaluation Salomon’s shoes are a familiar sight at its two-day adventure races, and at longer raids. They have a strong emphasis on protection, and they’re packed with innovation: the kevlar lacing system designed to tighten the upper