I simply do not use the reef knot. I instead do a taut knot then a few overhand knots over them then another taut knot in the opposite direction, so that the sh

I simply do not use the reef knot. I instead do a taut knot then a few overhand knots over them then another taut knot in the opposite direction, so that the shoe remains secured to the foot even if it would mean ripping the feet away from the legs.