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I think I was in my late twenties when I found out I had been tying my shoes wrong all my life. There is a correct and an incorrect way to do it. This affects n

I think I was in my late twenties when I found out I had been tying my shoes wrong all my life. There is a correct and an incorrect way to do it. This affects not just how the knot looks (straight vs crooked), but also how easily it becomes untied: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/theres-a-better-way-to-tie-your-shoes-according-to-science.html https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/theres-a-better-way-to-tie-...

colordrops 4y ago
This has been a huge game changer for me since I switched as well
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ansible 4y ago
The linked article mentions that the "strong" knot is unlikely to come undone. This knot will not come undone: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm And you can still untie by pulling on one of the ends. Though you have to make sure that while untying, you don't allow the loop to go over the other end of the shoelace.
- explorigin 4y ago
  I second this. I've been using this knot for years. It's a bit tricky to tie but still the best.
- phyzome 4y ago
  Yes! This is just about as strong as the standard childhood shoelace knot + double-knotting, but it's faster and doesn't need to be picked apart. I do get it tangled during the untie sometimes, but it's still worth it.
Zecc 4y ago
Since someone is going to point this out, it might as well be me: Ian's Knot [1] not only is super-fast (once you've learned it properly), it also ensures you are tying a strong knot. Also, a heel lock [2] is a independent thing which is also good to learn. [1] https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBbc6TackDQ
- gorjusborg 4y ago
  If you didn't do it, I was going to! I've taught all of my children to do it this way. Super fast, reliable way to tie a square knotted bow. Though it is somewhat of a misnomer that it is called an 'Ian knot', because it isn't a novel knot, rather a technique to arrive at one already commonly known.
- high_byte 4y ago
  I LOVE IT
andrewl 4y ago
For more on how to lace and knot shoes, see Iain’s Shoelace Site: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/
- digianarchist 4y ago
  Great website
jameal 4y ago
Adjacent to this, getting properly fitting shoes. The wrong size shoes can cause all kinds of problems for your feet and overall musculoskeletal health. There are still stores around where they will measure your feet for you and make recommendations. Strongly recommend!
high_byte 4y ago
wow. just go the other way around. very subtle it does feel stronger. will have to check it out throughout the day though
interestica 4y ago
Also, the material type can play a role. I have one pair of shoes that will not stay tied. Nike runners with flat laces. I'm not sure if the synthetic material just wants to unwind. Replaced and have no issues.
stefandesu 4y ago
I'm sure I'm also not doing it the most efficient way, but every time I watch my one particular friend tie his shoes, I feel like he must have wasted so much of his lifetime to this because it's so inefficient. To be honest, the kind of shoes I'm mostly wearing nowadays work very well without having to untie and retie the knot, so I don't do that very often anyway.

colordrops 4y ago

This has been a huge game changer for me since I switched as well

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ansible 4y ago

The linked article mentions that the "strong" knot is unlikely to come undone. This knot will not come undone: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm And you can still untie by pulling on one of the ends. Though you have to make sure that while untying, you don't allow the loop to go over the other end of the shoelace.

explorigin 4y ago
I second this. I've been using this knot for years. It's a bit tricky to tie but still the best.
phyzome 4y ago
Yes! This is just about as strong as the standard childhood shoelace knot + double-knotting, but it's faster and doesn't need to be picked apart. I do get it tangled during the untie sometimes, but it's still worth it.

Zecc 4y ago

Since someone is going to point this out, it might as well be me: Ian's Knot [1] not only is super-fast (once you've learned it properly), it also ensures you are tying a strong knot. Also, a heel lock [2] is a independent thing which is also good to learn. [1] https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBbc6TackDQ

gorjusborg 4y ago
If you didn't do it, I was going to! I've taught all of my children to do it this way. Super fast, reliable way to tie a square knotted bow. Though it is somewhat of a misnomer that it is called an 'Ian knot', because it isn't a novel knot, rather a technique to arrive at one already commonly known.
high_byte 4y ago
I LOVE IT

andrewl 4y ago

For more on how to lace and knot shoes, see Iain’s Shoelace Site: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/

digianarchist 4y ago
Great website

jameal 4y ago

Adjacent to this, getting properly fitting shoes. The wrong size shoes can cause all kinds of problems for your feet and overall musculoskeletal health. There are still stores around where they will measure your feet for you and make recommendations. Strongly recommend!

high_byte 4y ago

wow. just go the other way around. very subtle it does feel stronger. will have to check it out throughout the day though

interestica 4y ago

Also, the material type can play a role. I have one pair of shoes that will not stay tied. Nike runners with flat laces. I'm not sure if the synthetic material just wants to unwind. Replaced and have no issues.

stefandesu 4y ago

I'm sure I'm also not doing it the most efficient way, but every time I watch my one particular friend tie his shoes, I feel like he must have wasted so much of his lifetime to this because it's so inefficient. To be honest, the kind of shoes I'm mostly wearing nowadays work very well without having to untie and retie the knot, so I don't do that very often anyway.