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[return to "The “Granny Knot”"]
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1. iandin+a5[view] [source] 2021-04-19 20:30:25
>>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

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2. oldand+4b[view] [source] 2021-04-19 21:06:13
>>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.
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3. procin+ub[view] [source] 2021-04-19 21:08:45
>>oldand+4b
Doesn’t it still produce the same knot as the standard shoe tie knot? I thought it was just a faster method?
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4. ddlath+4c[view] [source] 2021-04-19 21:13:23
>>procin+ub
Yes. I'd guess he means Ian's Secure Knot, which I also now use.

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

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5. shellf+4c1[view] [source] 2021-04-20 07:56:58
>>ddlath+4c
I like that one also, never comes undone. However there is one major downside: When one of the ends accidentally goes through a loop before pulling on it to untie your shoes, you end up with a very annoying solid knot instead that takes time to fiddle apart.
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