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How to Tie Your Shoes the Easy Way

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There are many ways to tie your shoes, and some may be easier than others. Whether you are trying to teach a child how to tie their shoes, or you're looking for a new technique, all you'll need is a pair of patient hands and your favorite pair of shoes. Try the standard knot, or tie your shoes using the "bunny ears," "circle method," or "Ian knot" techniques.

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    Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.[1]

    • If you're demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe toward them so they can see your hand movements.
    • To make it easier for children, color the bottom of one shoelace brown, the middle part of the lace green, and the top part of the lace brown. This way, when you instruct them to make a loop with the lace, it can look like trying to form a "tree" by always making sure the green part of the lace is at the top of the loop, like the leaves at the top of a tree.[2]

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    Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe.[3]

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    Make a loop with one of the laces. You should be holding the lace between your thumb and your first two fingers.[4]

    • If you are using the "tree" trick, instruct your child to form a loop with the colored lace so the brown parts of the lace are on top of each other (the trunk of the tree) and the green part sits at the top of the loop (the leaves of the tree).

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    Use your other hand to wrap the other lace around the loop. You should be holding it over your fingers and around the loop. Wrap the other lace toward you rather than away from you.[5]

    • Again, if you are using the "tree" trick, instruct your child to wrap the shoelace with the knot over the "trunk" of the tree.

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    Pull the shoelace through the hole to form another loop. You should use your free hand to pull the shoelace through. There should now be a hole between the looped shoelace and the wrapped shoelace. Pull the wrapped shoelace through so it comes through this hole.[6]

    • Another way to explain this is to have your child poke the knot on the shoelace through the hole to make another loop.

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    Hold both loops and pull them tight. You should now have a nicely tied shoe.

    • You can also instruct your child to pull the knot and the top of the tree trunk to either side, tightly.

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    Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.[7]

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    Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe.

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    Make a "bunny ear" loop with one of the laces. You should be holding the lace between your thumb and your first two fingers. The loop should be small and the "tail" should be long.

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    Make a "bunny ear" loop with the other lace. Hold the lace between your thumb and first two fingers. Make the "tail" long and the loop small.

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    Tie a basic knot with the "bunny ear" loops. Place one loop over the other, then tuck it behind the other and thread it through the hole that is created.

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    Pull the "bunny ear" loops tight. Now your shoes are tied nicely.

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    Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.[8]

    • If you're demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe toward them so they can see your hand movements.

  2. 2

    Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe.[9]

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    Tie another knot, but don't tighten it. Keep the second knot loose. Notice there is a circle shape formed by the knot. Hold the circle shape with your hand and lay it flat against the shoe.[10]

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    Thread one shoelace into the circle. Make sure it comes up through the circle and over to one side. You can keep it loose, but make sure it does not slide all the way out of circle.[11]

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    Thread the other shoelace into the circle. It should come up through the circle and over to the other side of the shoe.[12]

    • You should now have two loops on either side of the knot in the center of the shoe.

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    Pull the loops tight. Use your hands to pull the loops tight so they are secure. Now your shoes are tied.[13]

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  1. 1

    Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.

    • If you're demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe toward them so they can see your hand movements.

  2. 2

    Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe.

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    Grip one of the shoelaces. Use your thumb and forefinger on your right hand to grip one of the shoelaces. Your fingers should be facing toward you.[14]

    • Make sure your pinky finger is also gripping the shoelace.
    • You should be making a half rectangle shape (or lobster claw shape) with your thumb and forefinger, as you grip the shoelace.[15]

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    Grip the other shoelace. Use your thumb and forefinger on your left hand to grip the other shoelace. Again, your fingers should be facing toward you.[16]

    • Don't forget about your pinky finger. Make sure it is also gripping the shoelace. You should be making a half rectangle shape (or lobster claw shape) with your thumb and forefinger.

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    Pull your fingers towards each other so you feel some tension. Twist your fingers so they are facing each other.[17]

    • It should look the the two halves of the rectangle or the two lobster claws are coming toward each other.
    • You should be forming an "X" shape with the laces.[18]

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    Pull the laces through using your thumb and forefinger. Pinch the laces between your fingers and pull them tight. As you tighten the laces, you should now have two loops on either side of the shoe and a nice, clean tie in the middle of the shoe.[19]

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  • Question

    My shoelaces keep coming untied. Why does this happen? Is there anything wrong with my tying?

    Community Answer

    If you are tying them using the "circle" method, there is a possibility you are pulling the loops too far out, which makes them come undone easier and quicker. Also, you may not be pulling the whole thing in tightly enough. If this persists, try the "bunny ears" method.

  • Question

    What if I still don't know how?

    Community Answer

    Have someone show you personally, watch a YouTube tutorial video, or avoid shoes that require tying.

  • Question

    Can I cut my shoe laces so I don't have to tie them?

    Community Answer

    You could, but your shoes might feel loose. You could also just buy some shoes that don't require laces.

  • Question

    How do I know I've tied them correctly?

    Community Answer

    You feel the tightness and you see the 'bunny ears' hanging off the knot. The loops and the ends of the laces sticking out should be about the same length.

  • Question

    Are there any other ways to tie your shoes?

    Community Answer

    Yes, make a "bunny ear" in both the laces, then tie them the same way you tie a normal knot.

  • Question

    What is the quickest method out of the three?

    Community Answer

    It depends on the person, so try all of them to see which one you think is the quickest.

  • Question

    On the last method, I do not understand what they mean by "bunny ears." When I try, there are none. Can you please clarify?

    Community Answer

    It's called "bunny ears" because when your make your two loops at the start, they look like bunny ears. Both ways of tying shoelaces make the same knot when you have finished tying them, though.

  • Question

    Are there other ways to tie shoelaces?

    Community Answer

    Yes. Basically the start of the circle method, tie another knot but DON'T pull it through. Then take the lace not inside the knot and make a mini bunny ear with it to put inside the knot. Now you pull the bunny ear and the other lace.

  • Question

    What can you do if the bunny ears do not work for you?

    Community Answer

    Well you could use other methods. Try to make a knot in your laces and make two loops with both or the laces and just tie the loops together...simple!!

  • Question

    What does thread mean?

    Community Answer

    Threads refer to your laces. If you are referring to "thread the laces," it means putting them through a hole.

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  • If you are teaching yourself or a kid how to do this, don't do it all on one day. Try to do it for 10 minutes per day for a week or so.

  • Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing your tying method and you'll soon be able to do it quickly and easily.

  • When you have made the loops, if they are slipping just pull the loops until it feels right.

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To tie your shoes using the bunny ear method, start by cross the laces over each other, and pass one of the laces through the loop. Pull both laces away from each other to tighten the knot. Then, make a bunny-ear-shaped loop with one of the laces, and pinch the base of it with your thumb and index finger so it stays in place. Repeat with the other lace. Once you have 2 bunny ears, cross the ears over each other. Pass one of the bunny ears through the loop. Finish by pulling the bunny ears away from each other to tighten the knot. To tie your shoes the more traditional way, start by crossing one lace over the other. Then, pass one of the laces through the loop underneath where the laces are crossed. Next, pull on the ends of both laces to tighten them. Once you've done that, make a loop with one of the laces, and hold it between your thumb and index finger. From there, wrap the other lace around the loop so it's coming toward you, not away. Now, pull the lace through the hole between both laces to create a second loop, but don't bring the end of the lace through. Finally, hold onto both loops and pull them tight. For more tips, including how to do the "Circle" technique, read on!

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