Beautiful things about Trues (and I assume customs in general), is that you don't really need to tie tight at all. Not often, but every once in a while a lace will come loose during a shift (usually after some kind of contact), and I'll know the laces are loose, but can still skate in them and finish the shift with little detriment cause the fit is so good. I'll then tie them again upon returning to the bench. In the past, with stock skates, I would have to get a change immediately.