The knots being discussed are similar with one small difference: the direction you wrap the shoelace during one step. The "incorrect" knot still works relative

The knots being discussed are similar with one small difference: the direction you wrap the shoelace during one step. The "incorrect" knot still works relatively well and looks almost the same as the "correct" knot. The "incorrect" one also requires significantly less finger dexterity which is why children tend to prefer it.