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>>Tomte+(OP)
A few years ago I switched from the "Granny Knot" to the "Ian Knot" [0] in order to (1) eliminate the need for "double knotting" and (2) straighten the bow. Despite the few embarrassing times early in the process where friends observed me struggling to tie my shoes, I can confidently say the switch has been worth it.

[0] https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm

>>iandin+a5
I've been using the Ian knot since around 2005 and it's easily the most impactful "life hack" I've ever made. My shoes basically never come untied.

>>oldand+4b
Doesn’t it still produce the same knot as the standard shoe tie knot? I thought it was just a faster method?

>>procin+ub
Yes. I'd guess he means Ian's Secure Knot, which I also now use.

https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm

>>ddlath+4c
the ian's secure knot is one of those things that you don't think will make much of a difference to your daily life but it's like inventing a way to not stub your toe every now and again. well worth it.