I would agree skating is the true test for fit. As I mentioned earlier, here's the way I do my skates. The pic is pretty self explanatory. Make a loop between the third and four eyelets.   From there, skip over the second eyelet and thread the lace through the top.    Now bring the laces down and thread them through the loops then tie.   This is the end result. I find that it pulls the upper boot tight for good support laterally but the deep