RunningAHEAD - Topic: I can't tie my own shoes

cidersock

posted: 1/11/2008 at 10:55 PM

seriously, my shoes keep coming untied at least 3-4 times on every run. I've tried both the 'round the tree way and the bunny-ear way, and neither seems to make any difference. Any shoe-tyin' experts out there?

Bonkin

posted: 1/11/2008 at 11:04 PM

Double knot?

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

dnephin

posted: 1/11/2008 at 11:04 PM

Are you double-knotting them? I also tuck the bunny ears through the lower laces. I figure they don't flop around much that way.

DWARP
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Figbash

posted: 1/11/2008 at 11:19 PM

Just tie as normal then form a single overhand knot with the loops. They will never come untied unless you want them to. Tom

Mississippi

posted: 1/11/2008 at 11:48 PM

The wavy laces from NB work wonders. I had issues in the past with other laces coming undone and it drove me crazy.

Michelle

hathorne

posted: 1/12/2008 at 12:25 AM

I'm not a shoe-tyin' expert, but this guy is: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm

jahara

Imploder

posted: 1/12/2008 at 1:59 AM

if your shoelaces always come untied, you are probably tying a granny style knot rather than a square knot. I should know, I did it for the last 30 years, until I saw that shoelace site last month. Shocked

Anyway, it's a must-read. It's amazing what he put into it.

sluggo

John

posted: 1/12/2008 at 6:40 AM

Quote from hathorne on 1/12/2008 at 12:25 AM:

I'm not a shoe-tyin' expert, but this guy is: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm

Hey! This site is pretty cool! I've been using the "Better Bow" knot for years (with excess lenght drawn through the laces down near my toes) and it has worked very well. Now I am interested in trying the "Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot!" Thx for the link! John

John
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sfh1182

Sine Metu

posted: 1/12/2008 at 6:50 AM

Try velcro!

A lot of pressure in the middle of those shoulders / And we ain't gettin nothing but older / Ain't nothing change but the day we run from / But nobody knows that better than you,huh

Jennicap

Ex-Smoker turned Runner!

posted: 1/12/2008 at 7:18 AM

Well I was going to say I just tuck the ears away before my run, nothing worst than eatting dirk because you triped over your laces and your 5 miles away from home all cut up and in pain! BUT NOW I went to that awesome sight and I will probably tuck the ears still but it's Ian's secure knot for me!

-Jen
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Dave

posted: 1/12/2008 at 10:39 AM

Just Double knot it Surprised

I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it.

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Run To Win

#2867

posted: 1/12/2008 at 12:36 PM
modified: 1/12/2008 at 12:36 PM

I haven't had a shoe come untied for years, since I started using this knot: http://news.runtowin.com/2006/09/18/one-simple-knot-that-keeps-your-shoes-tied.html (includes video)

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cidersock

posted: 1/12/2008 at 1:02 PM

WOW. I had no idea there were so many different ways to tie shoes. I'm going to look over a few of those on that website and see what works. thanks, guys

willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 1/12/2008 at 2:11 PM

This can't be serious, can it?

I'm touching your pants.

Ileneforward

#artbydmcbride

posted: 1/12/2008 at 3:09 PM
modified: 1/12/2008 at 3:11 PM

Double-knotting works for me.

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