This is an old thread from the website I like best for overall foot advice and anatomy.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ighlight=laces

This discusses how to lace your shoes to avoid compressing the nerves on the instep, if you have a high one. I have this problem and using this alternative way has made a difference for me, especially for long walking times.

I'd like to add ... there are now "no-tie" laces available in some stores. I found a pair at Famous Footwear. They stretch and loop over themselves instead of tying. This is a good alternative if you can't find velcro closure shoes, and only tie ones. I can't recall if they came in black...I bought the white ones. I only use one on my left foot, as that is the leg I where I damaged the tendons. These new laces allow me to slip the shoe on easily. I think they are made for kids mostly, but they serve my purposes well.