I do the “Secure Ian Knot” (loop, second loop, cross them over, right goes towards you, through the hole away from you, left goes away from you, back through the hole towards you - pull)
I was thinking of this when I saw the post. I only properly understood the granny knot recently and since changing how I tie my laces, they very rarely untie now. That Ian chap showed a particular knot that he claimed never comes undone and I can attest to that.
I’ve been heavily considering investing in the Knipex micro flush cut side cutters but 30 euros is a heavy investment for someone with zipties for shoelaces.
Most people only think that they know how to tie their shoes but they’re doing the so-called “granny knot” which is why it unties itself.
It could also just be a lack of imagination too:
[slaps shoe]
“That ain’t goin’ nowhere!”
Ian’s Shoelace Site – Granny Knot Info
I do the “Secure Ian Knot” (loop, second loop, cross them over, right goes towards you, through the hole away from you, left goes away from you, back through the hole towards you - pull)
Super easy to learn, and never looked back.
I was thinking of this when I saw the post. I only properly understood the granny knot recently and since changing how I tie my laces, they very rarely untie now. That Ian chap showed a particular knot that he claimed never comes undone and I can attest to that.
What a fantastic website
I put these on my running shoes and they work great:
But zipties can withstand being showered with sparks from angle grinder.
bro better have they damn flush cuts up in this removed
I’ve been heavily considering investing in the Knipex micro flush cut side cutters but 30 euros is a heavy investment for someone with zipties for shoelaces.