Start with the lace in the bottom eyelets
Make both lace ends even
Cross the laces over each other
Thread each lace end through the next eyelet up on the opposite side
Pull the laces snug
Repeat the crisscross pattern up the shoe
Keep the tension even on both sides
Stop at the top eyelets if you want a standard lace-up
Use the top eyelets for extra ankle support
Tuck or tie the lace ends at the top
Double knot if needed