The Holes In The Sides Of Your Sneakers Are Actually Functional.
Do you have any of those metal-rimmed holes on the side of your running shoes or sneakers? Those things aren’t just for show, though. Converse All-Stars put those holes in there for a reason, and it’s not simply for ventilation.
There is a technique to use those holes to lace up your sneakers without leaving loose lace ends flapping around. Basketball players employed this lacing technique to reduce their chances of stumbling on the floor.