Ian's Shoelace Site

Post by elcaro » Tue, Feb 03, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC

avanai wrote: post #60

AndrewHampton wrote: post #39

Back in 2004, while bored in my college dorm, I learned the Ian Knot from this site. I've used it ever since. A few weeks ago, my 10 year old decided it was time to learn how to tie his shoes "dad's way". I was pleasantly surprised to see the site was still up, so I used it to help teach him how to do it.

Same. I also use Ian's Secure Knot in places where you'd use a double-knot https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm

Post by tzs » Tue, Feb 03, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC

jimmydddd wrote: post #69

SoftTalker wrote: post #62

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've tried a couple of these "better" shoe tying knots and have never had the patience to learn them to the point they become habitual. So I can spend 2 seconds tying a shoelace the way I learned when I was 5 years old, or I can spend 5 minutes fumbling with some other knot. I go with what works for me. Optimizing the time I spend tying my shoes just isn't anywhere on the radar of things that would have a worthwhile…

I've been 100% slip-ons for years.

Post by tkel » Tue, Feb 03, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC

mlmonkey wrote: post #53

Unlike most normal people in the world, I was never taught how to tie shoelaces. And not because my parents and siblings did not try; but because I was too obstinate and wanted to do it my way! Needless to say I implemented a complicated knot that takes way too long and and a source of mockery. But it is my knot and I like it.