Remove the laces from the shoes
Thread the laces through the eyelets more loosely
Skip one or more eyelets for a looser fit
Use a straight bar lacing pattern
Avoid pulling the laces tight when tying
Tie the laces with a larger loop
Use longer laces if needed
Replace stiff laces with softer laces
Loosen the laces before putting the shoes on
Adjust the tension evenly across all eyelets
