milovany Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) We had an issue here, LOL, the other night with shoe tying. We started laughing and talking about how to tie shoes, which of course led us to YouTube, where we found which makes us all want to start tying our shoes in this unique way. Seriously, check it out -- it's fun! Have you seen this? Are we shoe-tying nerds for not knowing this fast method? Once you get the first step down, you can tie your shoes in about a second. Edited February 6, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Oh, that video was cool! I'll have to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Am I the only one that went and grabbed my sneakers to try that cool way of tieing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Out of the 5 of us siblings in my family only 2 of them tie their shoes "correctly". One brother has a technique that involves throwing one shoe lace over the other. I have a technique which involves throwing both shoe laces. And my other brother's technique is beyond description. My sisters are totally boring and do it the proscribed way. We used to amuse ourselves by having shoe tying races. My double toss technique is the fastest.;) (Never mind that my shoes never stay tied. . . ):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 We're shoe tying failures here. I never could do that rabbit around the tree, through the hole, or however it goes. (See? :glare:) I have always made two loops and tied them together. And to be honest, I have no idea how my teen ties his shoes but they come untied all the time so it's probably wrong. Some of my little kids don't even know how to tie shoes, we live in TX, and they wear sandals or go barefoot most of the time. I've probably put them at an unfair disadvantage throughout their whole lives. Sorry kids. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 My dad taught me to just make two loops and ties them together. I've never been able to tie them the regular way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm wondering if my kids can learn this before school this morning. I am sooooo sick of shoe laces. I'm also very thankful not to be a prek or kindy teacher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 :lol: I'd have thought like your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 My dad taught me to just make two loops and ties them together. I've never been able to tie them the regular way. :iagree: My kids tie them the same way because I never knew the regular way :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Apparently I tie my shoes weird, too. I once had a college professor watch me tie my shoe and asked me to tie the other one. Turns out her DH tied his shoes the same way and she was shocked to see me. She said, "Maybe he isn't as weird as I thought!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I just had to try it. WOW! Works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Am I the only one that went and grabbed my sneakers to try that cool way of tieing them?No! Very cool. I'm tempted to wake up sh and dd to impress them my new mad shoe tying skillz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 LOL! I just realized yesterday my 9 yo ties his in an unique way. He makes one loop that is finished loosely then inserts the other loop then tightens is but is it still loose. Off to watch the youtube video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I tie my shoes the correct way. Some of my children do it the way I taught them while a few of them just make two loops and tie them together. Hoever, I bet that by the end of the day and one who can manage it will be doing it the cool new way. That was amazing, kind of like those people who fold t-shirt in a single move. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have never seen shoes tied that way. I've got to teach my kids. Now if that guy just needs to show me a quick way to get my 8yo to unknot his shoes, so he can get them onto his feet. That takes as long or longer than tying his hoes. LOL at your poor son's reaction. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I taught myself to use the Ian knot about 3 years ago. Then I taught my dd, who was not particularly dexterous at that point in time. It always bothered my dsis that my Mom taught me to tie my shoes facing me, and I picked up tying them backwards. She found it annoying that my Mom didn't "fix" the issue. So now it's all solved. The nice thing about an Ian Knot is it (generally) stays put. Depends on the shoelace quality though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipling Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 My Dh is the shoe-tying teacher around here, and he taught the kids how to do it like the video shows. I had never seen it before, but it sure is an easier way for little kids to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I can't wait to try this out - and to show the kids! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 That video is hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 woah! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 That is so neat! My DD who is nearly 6 can't tie her own shoes because I'm completely inept at explaining it. I 'll have to try to teach her this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS in LA Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 We're shoe tying failures here. I never could do that rabbit around the tree, through the hole, or however it goes. (See? :glare:) I have always made two loops and tied them together. And to be honest, I have no idea how my teen ties his shoes but they come untied all the time so it's probably wrong. Some of my little kids don't even know how to tie shoes, we live in TX, and they wear sandals or go barefoot most of the time. I've probably put them at an unfair disadvantage throughout their whole lives. Sorry kids. :001_huh: This is going to cost them a job someday. :D [That's what I think to myself about the fact that DS3's socks NEVER match.] Thanks for the great video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Am I the only one that went and grabbed my sneakers to try that cool way of tieing them? I did that, too! And I got it right the first time. I must be gifted in shoe-tying. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Awesome! I love this!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) We love velcro and pull ties here. My husband does the regular way. I do 2 loops. My 8 year old son has the hardest time with this and we usually get him keens that look like this: http://www.zappos.com/keen-kids-alamosa-youth-chocolate-brown-bronze-green?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_pdp_sub Thanks for the link- maybe he can learn from this. Edited February 7, 2012 by kijipt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Am I the only one that went and grabbed my sneakers to try that cool way of tieing them? I didn't, but because I know me and the best way for me to figure this out is get my dh to learn how, and then have him teach me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 If I had seen this years ago, I could have saved years of my life tying shoes. 4 kids X every little trip outside = a lot of time spent bent over little shoes. Too bad youtube was not around when my older kids were little. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 This is going to cost them a job someday. :D [That's what I think to myself about the fact that DS3's socks NEVER match.] Thanks for the great video! Yes, I'm sure that will be one of the first questions asked at job interviews. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've tied my shoes this way since I was about 10. My dc didn't get it, though, so they learned my dh's way. Of course, their shoes come untied frequently, while mine rarely do. I guess I should try again to teach this to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 This board is not helping my self-esteem. Honestly. I can't get this to work! I need to see it from the same point of view that I'm seeing, 'cause I'm completely lost. ETA: I got ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Totally cool! Oh, the things I've learnedly from this board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Mr. Ellie is a leftie. He does this weird thing where he gives one final twist...I think he taught both dds to tie their shoes, poor things. :lol: I posted this video on FB. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 oh my fun, can't wait to show the boys. anyway when I was in college my shoes came untied while I was on the other side of the campus from my dorm, (SUPER small jr college), this guy tells me they are untied, WHY I said what I did I have no idea. I told him I couldn't tie my shoes, he chuckled, I was like no really I can't, Mimi-Best friend ties them for me, so he ties my shoes. As soon as they were Tied I RANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN as fast as I could to Mimi and told her. From there it launched. I never tied my shoes in public. We had just about everyone convinced I couldn't do it. I was actually the mascot like for the chearleading team. So I would have times they would untie during the games and I'd run into the stands to have someone tie my shoes for me. It was the longest running practical joke I ever did on some one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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