Shoelace Knots Most people only know the one shoelace knot that they learned as a child, having been taught by either a parent, a sibling, a relative, a teacher or even another child. Many are surprised to learn that there's more than one method, let alone
seventeen!
Besides my own preferred ways of tying shoes (one that's
Fast and one that's
Secure), here's fifteen other shoelace knots. This sheer variety is testament to the ingenuity of people throughout the ages in their quest to prevent shoelaces from coming undone.
Don't be put off by this daunting collection of traditional and alternative shoe tying methods. The first two knots are all that most people will ever need. Grab some shoelaces or a piece of rope, get comfortable and give them a try. They really aren't that hard to learn!