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Who knew there could be several different ways to do something as simple as tying your shoes? Whether you are a trying to teach a child how to tie their shoes, or you're looking for a new technique, this wikiHow is for you. All you’ll need is a pair of patient hands and your favorite pair of shoes. | Who knew there could be several different ways to do something as simple as tying your shoes? Whether you are a trying to teach a child how to tie their shoes, or you're looking for a new technique, this wikiHow is for you. All you’ll need is a pair of patient hands and your favorite pair of shoes. | ||
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==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
===Using the "Circle" Technique=== | ===Using the "Circle" Technique=== | ||
| − | #Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/14/shoe-tying-trick-_n_5678597.html</ref> | + | #Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.<ref name="rf15962">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/14/shoe-tying-trick-_n_5678597.html</ref> |
#*If you’re demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe towards them so they can see your hand movements. | #*If you’re demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe towards them so they can see your hand movements. | ||
#Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe. | #Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe. | ||
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#*It is also a good one to teach kids how to do as it is a fast and simple technique. | #*It is also a good one to teach kids how to do as it is a fast and simple technique. | ||
===Using the "Magic Fingers" or “Ian Knot” Technique=== | ===Using the "Magic Fingers" or “Ian Knot” Technique=== | ||
| − | #Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.<ref>http://www.efficientlifeskills.com/how-i-taught-my-6-year-old-to-tie-shoes-in-5-minutes/</ref> | + | #Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.<ref name="rf15963">http://www.efficientlifeskills.com/how-i-taught-my-6-year-old-to-tie-shoes-in-5-minutes/</ref> |
#*If you’re demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe towards them so they can see your hand movements. | #*If you’re demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe towards them so they can see your hand movements. | ||
#Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe. | #Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe. | ||
#Take your right hand and use your thumb and forefinger to grip one of the shoelaces. Your fingers should be facing towards you. | #Take your right hand and use your thumb and forefinger to grip one of the shoelaces. Your fingers should be facing towards you. | ||
#*Make sure your pinky finger is also gripping the shoelace. | #*Make sure your pinky finger is also gripping the shoelace. | ||
| − | #*You should be making a half rectangle shape (or lobster claw shape) with your thumb and forefinger, as you grip the shoelace.<ref>http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/youve-been-tying-your-shoes-wrong-your-whole-life#.mkBBBWqD97</ref> | + | #*You should be making a half rectangle shape (or lobster claw shape) with your thumb and forefinger, as you grip the shoelace.<ref name="rf15964">http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/youve-been-tying-your-shoes-wrong-your-whole-life#.mkBBBWqD97</ref> |
#Take your left hand and use your thumb and forefinger to grip one of the shoelaces. Again, your fingers should be facing towards you. | #Take your left hand and use your thumb and forefinger to grip one of the shoelaces. Again, your fingers should be facing towards you. | ||
#*Don’t forget about your pinky finger. Make sure it is also gripping the shoelace. You should be making a half rectangle shape (or lobster claw shape) with your thumb and forefinger. | #*Don’t forget about your pinky finger. Make sure it is also gripping the shoelace. You should be making a half rectangle shape (or lobster claw shape) with your thumb and forefinger. | ||
#Pull your fingers towards each other so you feel some tension. Twist your fingers so they are facing each other. | #Pull your fingers towards each other so you feel some tension. Twist your fingers so they are facing each other. | ||
#*It should look the the two halves of the rectangle or the two lobster claws are coming towards each other. | #*It should look the the two halves of the rectangle or the two lobster claws are coming towards each other. | ||
| − | #*You should be forming an “X” shape with the laces.<ref | + | #*You should be forming an “X” shape with the laces.<ref name="rf15964" /> |
#Pinch the laces between your fingers and pull the laces through using your thumb and forefinger. As you tighten the laces, you should now have two bunny ears on either side of the shoe and a nice, clean tie in the middle of the shoe. | #Pinch the laces between your fingers and pull the laces through using your thumb and forefinger. As you tighten the laces, you should now have two bunny ears on either side of the shoe and a nice, clean tie in the middle of the shoe. | ||
#*This technique takes a bit more time to learn and complete, but with enough practice, you should be able to tie your shoes this way in under a minute. | #*This technique takes a bit more time to learn and complete, but with enough practice, you should be able to tie your shoes this way in under a minute. | ||
===Using the “Bunny Ears” Technique=== | ===Using the “Bunny Ears” Technique=== | ||
| − | #Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9tt7iI0VV8</ref> | + | #Place the shoes on a flat surface. Let the laces fall to either side of the shoe.<ref name="rf15965">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9tt7iI0VV8</ref> |
#*If you’re demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe towards them so they can see your hand movements. | #*If you’re demonstrating this technique to someone, point the toe side of the shoe towards them so they can see your hand movements. | ||
#*If you’re teaching this method to a very young child, it may be helpful to tie a small knot in the middle of one of the shoelaces. | #*If you’re teaching this method to a very young child, it may be helpful to tie a small knot in the middle of one of the shoelaces. | ||
| − | #*If you don’t mind some color on their shoelaces, you can also color the bottom of the other shoelace brown, the middle part of the lace green, and the top part of the lace brown. This way, when you instruct them to make a loop with the lace, it can look like trying to form a tree by always making sure the green part of the lace is at the top of the loop, like the leaves at the top of a tree.<ref | + | #*If you don’t mind some color on their shoelaces, you can also color the bottom of the other shoelace brown, the middle part of the lace green, and the top part of the lace brown. This way, when you instruct them to make a loop with the lace, it can look like trying to form a tree by always making sure the green part of the lace is at the top of the loop, like the leaves at the top of a tree.<ref name="rf15965" /> |
#Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe. | #Tie a basic knot. Take both laces and thread one lace over the other and then pull them tight. They should form a knot in the middle of the shoe. | ||
#Make a loop with one of the laces. You should be holding the lace between your thumb and your first two fingers. | #Make a loop with one of the laces. You should be holding the lace between your thumb and your first two fingers. | ||
