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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
How do you do it? I've been using it for more than a decade too and I can't make it that solid. I'm very active and clumsy so I'm really stressing the knot lots of times.

>>tiagod+Zo
Try doing a double knot. There's a double starting knot shown:

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

And then also a surgeons knot is shown:

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

(which doesn't use the double starting knot)

I do both together, starting with two twists and then also wrapping the loops twice.

I experimented with the double knot following some foot pain; the advantage for me is that the knot doesn't really slip any, allowing me to set the tension I want and not have to revisit it. I guess you then also have to make sure not to over-tighten.

I read about it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/running-doc-d...