Lacing systems vary. In some shoes the holes come closer together toward the front of the foot. Shoes like these may feel tight if you have a wide foot. In most cases it is better to consider shoes in which each pair of lace holes is the same distance apart as the rest. Another approach for wide feet is to begin lacing at the second pair of holes.
Some running shoes have lace holes directly in the upper of the shoe.
In others, you thread the laces through loops or rings, and these tend to lace easier, allowing you to reach a snug fit. This contributes to your feet's stability in the shoes. If you find a pair of shoes that feel as though they will work for you, but there is a little slippage, you can make them more stable with a pad under the tongue. Most running shoe stores and shoe repair shops have adhesive tongue pads, and these make many shoes feel more comfortable. If you have custom made orthotic inserts, or often have to resort to pads or tape to stabilize your feet, you need shoes with removable insoles, as training shoes usually have.