Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot

This is the best knot. Looks amazing aesthetically and simply does not come undone. Unless you want it to, in which case a quick pull on one end unties it instantly.

Re: Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot

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Post by teddyh » Thu, Jun 04, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC

gargalatas wrote: post #5

teddyh wrote: post #2

Animated: https://www.animatedknots.com/shoelace-bow-knot-fieggen-meth... >

that's different.

Oops, you’re right.

Re: Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot

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Post by jjice » Thu, Jun 04, 2026, 1:23 PM UTC

Learned this about five years ago on HN and it's the only way I've tied my shoes since. It's so fast and perfect every time. It's worth the ten minutes in your living room learning to tie your shoes again like a child!

Re: Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Jun 04, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC

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Re: Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot

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Post by dtj1123 » Thu, Jun 04, 2026, 1:28 PM UTC

I switched to Ian's original shoelace knot about ten years ago. It's saved me something like four hours of shoelace time since then. Bloody brilliant.