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1. teuobk+(OP)[view] [source] 2010-01-19 21:56:09
I'm a big fan of Ian's secure shoelace knot, which I use all of the time on my hiking boots and hockey skates:

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

Easy to tie, easy to untie, and I've never had it slip or come untied on its own.

replies(3): >>alexk+21 >>chrono+O8 >>jfoutz+nc
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2. alexk+21[view] [source] 2010-01-19 22:17:11
>>teuobk+(OP)
I've just tried it: it's much safer than the standard one, check it yourself, that's definitely a winner for sports and everyday usage
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3. timdor+F5[view] [source] [discussion] 2010-01-20 00:32:02
>>alexk+21
Testing one shoe with my standard double knot and this secure knot. I'll update with the victor.
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4. maximi+g7[view] [source] [discussion] 2010-01-20 01:41:07
>>timdor+F5
I think your sample size of one is not going to be statistically significant. However I do think that in this case, the plural of anecdotes might actually equal data.
replies(1): >>timdor+GA
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5. chrono+O8[view] [source] 2010-01-20 02:39:18
>>teuobk+(OP)
My father taught me that as the "boy scout's shoelace knot".
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6. jfoutz+nc[view] [source] 2010-01-20 05:13:54
>>teuobk+(OP)
Works even on slippery dress shoe laces. The secure knot is far better than the basic.
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7. timdor+GA[view] [source] [discussion] 2010-01-20 20:03:23
>>maximi+g7
True. It's going to be ongoing, but it's already holding better than my standard double knot. Switched the other shoe to it too.

Also, keep in mine that I like to tie my shoes once every week or so and slip them on/off as I use them.

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