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How many times do you have to retie your shoelaces during a hike? Twice, three times, or even more? Wouldn't it be great if there was a product that kept your shoelaces tight the entire hike? Well, now there is!  Lacelocker In the photo above I am at White Rock Hills Peak (6,423 feet) in Red Rock Canyon, which is just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. It took me about 3.5 hours to scramble to the peak via the Surprise Canyon route. I never had to retie my shoelaces! Before using Lacelockers I had to stop and retie my shoelaces several times. When you have to stop to retie your shoelaces, you lose your momentum. I believe it's easier, if you feel tired, just to slow your pace rather than take a break. Constantly stopping and starting back up again is difficult. With Lacelockers you will not have to stop, retie your shoe, and lose momentum. Lacelockers are an ingenious and very simple way of keeping your shoelaces tight the entire hike. This is important if you are scrambling/climbing. You do not want your feet moving inside your shoes. This might cause you to slip and fall. Another great benefit is they also hide the shoelace loop so the loop will not snag on brush etc. I have been tripped by brush more than once when my shoelace became snagged. I am so impressed with Lacelockers that I am giving leaders of the 52 Peak Club a pair for their shoes. The 52 Peak Club hikes to the best peaks around Las Vegas, NV.  Lacelockers are easy to use, inexpensive, and last a long time. They are available in assorted solid colors and graphic patterns or, with a minimum purchase, they can also be customized with a unique logo for your promotional needs!
For more information and to order: Lacelocker Video explaining how to install lacelockers  You just did a hard hike and you do not want to feel like you got hit by a train the next morning. So, what can you do to prevent being sore and tight the next day? First, go soak in a Jacuzzi. The hot water will sooth your muscles. If the bottoms of your feet are sore, place the bottom of your feet next to a jet. This really feels good.  Second, stretch after the hike. If you can go to a gym, it's better because gyms have more stretching equipment than you have at your house. Also, if you drive to the gym you will not blow off stretching. Stretch any muscles that are tight.  Third, be active after the hike. Do not sit around until you go to bed. Walk the dog, vacuum the stairs (inside joke) or do yard work. This helps keep your muscles loose.
If you are prone to cramping after a hike, eat something salty if you don't have high blood pressure. Unrelated Note: The parking lot at Pine Creek Canyon in Red Rock Canyon is closed through August 2017. |
AuthorBranch Whitney is the author of Hiking Las Vegas and creator of the 52 Peak Club where members hike to the best 52 Peaks around Las Vegas, NV Archives
July 2023
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