I also prefer this method, it locks the laces as you tighten so each level maintains its differential tension without loosening again as you move up to the next set of eyelets. It helps to pull the laces directly outwards to the sides until you get to the hooks. I’ve actually found that Edea laces work better than the Risport ones when using this method as they seem to be less stretchy but they’re also wider and only just fit under the small Risport hooks. I still use a lace hook to tighten a bit extra before doing the hooks.I think you will get used to the Edea way in a couple of weeks. It's tighter and won't come loose so easily as the other way. Purely physics.
It's not exactly the 'Edea' way though they marketed it that way, I've always laced my hiking boots that way (from top to bottom going through eyelets), especially the boots with round-shape laces. It works better.