Who knew there are several ways to do something as common as tying your shoes? Whether you are teaching your child to do this or are looking for a new technique to try, it is clear that all you will need is a pair of patient hands and your favorite shoes.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Simple Knot
Step 1. Place your shoes on a flat surface
Let the laces fall to the sides of the shoe.
- If you are showing this method to someone, point the toe of your shoe towards the other person so that they can see the movements of your hands.
- To make it easier for kids, color the ends of the laces brown and the middle portion green. This will make it easier to explain how to make the loop with the lace and you can tell the child that he has to form a tree with the laces to make sure he does the movement well. The green portion must always be in the upper portion of the ring, like the leaves of a tree.
Step 2. Make a simple knot
Take both ends of the lace and cross them together in a knot. Squeeze well; the knot should be in the center of the shoe.
Step 3. Make a loop with a lace
You should hold it between your thumb and the first two fingers.
If you have decided to use the "tree" trick, explain to the child that he has to form a ring with the colored string so that the brown areas are on top of each other (the trunk of the tree) and the green part is in tall (the leaves)
Step 4. Use your other hand to wrap the other lace around the ring
You should hold it over your fingers and around the ring.
Again, if you are using the "tree" method, explain to the child that he should wrap the lace with a knot over the "trunk"
Step 5. Use your free hand to pull the lace through the hole to form another loop
At this point there should be a free space between the loop and the wrapped lace. Pull the wrapped one through this gap.
Another way to explain this step is to ask the child to thread the knot on the lace through the hole to create another loop
Step 6. Hold both rings and pull to tighten them firmly
The shoe is now well laced.
You can also teach your child to pull the knot and trunk of the tree firmly in opposite directions
Method 2 of 4: "Rabbit Ears" Knot Technique
Step 1. Place your shoes on a flat surface
Let the laces fall to the sides of the shoe.
Step 2. Tie a simple knot
Take both ends of the lace and cross them together in a knot. Squeeze well; the knot should be in the center of the shoe.
Step 3. Make a rabbit ear knot with one of the laces
You should hold the lace between your thumb and the first two fingers. The ring should be small, the tail should be long.
Step 4. Make a rabbit ear knot with the other lace
Hold the lace between your thumb and first two fingers. Make the long "tail" and the small ring.
Step 5. Make a simple knot with the rabbit ear loops
Put one ring over the other, then wrap it behind the other and pass it through the hole thus created.
Step 6. Pull the rings firmly
Your laces are now knotted.
Method 3 of 4: "Circle" Technique
Step 1. Place your shoes on a flat surface
Let the laces fall to the sides of the shoe.
If you are showing this method to someone, point the toe of your shoe towards the other person so that they can see the movements of your hands
Step 2. Make a simple knot
Take both ends of the lace and cross them together in a knot. Squeeze well; the knot should be in the center of the shoe.
Step 3. Tie a second knot, but don't tighten it
Keep the second lace slow. Note the circular shape generated by the node itself. Hold the hoop with your hand and push it flat on the shoe.
Step 4. Slip a lace into the circle
Make sure you insert it from the top and over one side of the circle. You can leave it soft enough, but make sure it doesn't slip completely into the circle.
Step 5. Thread the other end of the lace into the circle
Again, insert it from the top and the other side of the shoe.
At this point you should have two loops on either side of the knot, right in the center of the shoe
Step 6. Pull the rings firmly
Use both hands to pull them so that the knot between them closes.
Method 4 of 4: "Magic Fingers" or "Ian's Knot" technique
Step 1. Place your shoes on a flat surface
Let the laces fall to the sides of the shoe.
If you are showing this method to someone, point the toe of your shoe towards the other person so that they can see the movements of your hands
Step 2. Make a simple knot
Take both ends of the lace and cross them together in a knot. Squeeze well; the knot should be in the center of the shoe.
Step 3. Use your right hand to grab one end of the lace
Use your thumb and forefinger for this operation, the fingers should be pointing towards you.
- Make sure your little finger is also grabbing the lace.
- You should grab and tighten the string to form a half rectangle or line that resembles the outline of a lobster claw.
Step 4. Grab the other end of the lace with your left hand, always using your thumb and forefinger
Again, your fingers should be pointing towards you.
Don't forget the little finger. Your smallest finger also needs to catch the lanyard. You must grab and tighten the lace to form a half rectangle (or the claw of a lobster) with your thumb and forefinger
Step 5. Pull your fingers towards each other so that you feel some tension
Rotate them so that they are facing each other.
- The position should be similar to two half rectangles or two claws approaching each other.
- With the laces you should form an "X".
Step 6. Pull the laces using your thumb and forefinger
Hold the laces between your fingers and pull them tightly; you should end up with two loops on either side of the shoe which is now tightly tied right in the center.
Advice
- Remember that there is no right or wrong way to tie your shoes. You can do it however you like, the important thing is that the shoes are comfortable and do not cause you pain while walking.
- Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep trying your chosen method and you'll be able to tie your shoes in no time.
