How to Avoid Shoelaces Coming Untied

If your child̵7;s shoes feature old-fashioned laces, you know the frustration of retying her shoes throughout the day as they come untied. While this can be a problem with lace shoes, there are options to secure shoelaces. Just like shoes, one size doesn̵7;t fit all, so explore your options and choose the method that fits your style.

Things You'll Need

  • Shoelace locking system

Instructions

  1. Reef Knot

    • 1

      Assess the bow on the shoes to determine whether you have created a granny knot or a reef knot. The bows of a granny knot typically sit lengthwise on the shoe, pointing down toward the toes and up toward the leg. The bows of a reef knot sit across the shoe. If you̵7;ve been tying granny knots, your shoes will come untied faster and more easily than if you tie reef knots in shoes, according to Ian̵7;s Shoelace Site.

    • 2

      Tie a reef knot in the shoes. Cross the right over the left lace and insert it under to begin the initial knot of the bow. Make the first loop, wrap the other lace around the loop and insert the lace through the space beneath the first loop. Pull the lace through to create two loops.

    • 3

      Tighten the loops of the reef knot snugly to complete the knot. The reef knot actually becomes tighter as the laces stretch and flex with movement of the foot, due to the way you tied it, according to a video published on Runner̵7;s World website. A granny knot becomes loose with the typical movements of a foot and it usually comes untied.

    Shoelace Locking System

    • 4

      Tie the shoes in standard fashion to make the shoes comfortably snug.

    • 5

      Attach a separate shoelace locking system around the laces of the tied shoes to contain them and keep them from coming untied. Often, this gadget attaches with hook-and-loop enclosures over the shoelaces.

    • 6

      Unfasten the shoelace locking system and remove it when you wish to remove the shoes. Untie the shoes normally.

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