How to Tie Lace Up Heels So They Stay

We’ve all been there, babe. You’ve just stepped out of the taxi, your outfit is a solid 10/10, and you’re feeling like a total main character. But three steps into the club, you feel it – that slow, annoying slide. Before you know it, your gorgeous wrap-around heels are gathered around your ankles like a pair of forgotten scrunchies.

Not a vibe.

If you’re wondering how to keep lace up heels from falling, you aren’t alone. It’s the age-old fashion struggle, but at EGO, we don’t let a loose lace ruin a night out. Whether you’re rocking stiletto heels or festival-ready wedges, here is the official EGO guide on how to tie lace up heels so they stay up all night long.

The High Leg Wrap

If you’re going for that “legs for days” look with a mini dress, you’ll want to know how to lace up heels high up the calf.

• The Secret: Start by crossing the laces on your strappy heels behind your ankle before you start moving up the leg. This creates a base that prevents the rest of the lace from sliding down.
• The Tension: Keep the tension firm, but don’t cut off your circulation. As you wrap, make sure the laces sit on the widest part of your calf muscle – this acts as a natural shelf to help secure lace up shoes.
• Style It: Complete the look by pairing your high-wrap heels with one of our mini skirts or some micro shorts to really let the lace detail shine.

The Ankle Lock (The No-Slip Hack)

Want to know how to keep strappy heels from falling down when you’re planning on hitting the dancefloor for a 5 a.m. finish? Keeping the ties concentrated at the bottom is the key to a worry-free night.

• The Move: Instead of going high, wrap the laces of your strappy block heels multiple times around the thinnest part of your ankle to create a stacked, hardware-heavy look.
• The Pro-Tip: Cross the laces in a figure-8 motion around the ankle bone. This is the ultimate way to tie wrap around heels because it locks the foot into the shoe, giving you way more stability for those viral dance moves.
• Style It: This technique looks insane when styled with barrel jeans or baggy jeans – simply tie the laces over the hem of the trousers for that high-fashion it-girl finish.

The ‘Hairspray’ Influencer Secret

You’ve seen it on your FYP, and we can confirm – it works. If you’ve followed every guide on how to tie heels and they still budge, it’s time to raid your beauty stash for the ultimate friction fix.

• The Hack: Once you’ve tied your strappy platform heels perfectly, give your legs (and the laces) a quick spritz of high-hold hairspray. It creates a tiny bit of tack on the skin that acts like a temporary adhesive, keeping everything in place without a sticky mess.
• Style It: This hack is perfect when you’re wearing mesh co-ords or sheer fabrics where you can’t afford for your straps to slip out of place mid-photo.

Double Knot And Tuck

When it comes to how to tie lace up heels so they stay, the final knot is everything; a single bow just won’t cut it when you’re on the move. You want to ensure that once they are on, they stay on until the Uber home. You want to make sure that the new tailored outfit you’ve bagged doesn’t get ruined by your heels!

• The Finish: Always double-knot at the back or side of the leg rather than the front to keep the silhouette sleek. For a cleaner, cool girl finish, tuck the remaining lace ends underneath the wraps so they don’t dangle.
• Style It: Use this secure knotting method when rocking our embellished heels or strappy kitten heels to ensure the weight of the shoe doesn’t pull the laces down.

FAQ’s

Why do my lace up heels always fall down?

It usually comes down to gravity and smooth skin; without a secure base wrap or enough tension around the calf muscle, the laces naturally slide toward the thinnest part of your leg.

Best way to tie heels for thin calves?

Focus on the “Ankle Lock” method by wrapping the laces multiple times around the ankle bone in a figure-8 pattern, rather than trying to force them to stay up the leg.

How are you supposed to tie heels?

Start by crossing the laces behind the ankle to anchor the shoe, then wrap upward with firm tension, finishing with a secure double knot to prevent slipping.

How to tie knot heels?

For a clean look, tie a tight double knot at the back or side of your leg and tuck the loose ends underneath the existing wraps for a seamless finish.