How to Tie Shoes

How to Tie Shoes



If you've mastered the Internet, it's safe to assume that you've mastered your shoe-tying skills. But here's how to explain the task to your kids.







Things You'll Need:





Shoe Shining/cleaning Kits



Shoelaces









Step
1



Hold one end of each shoelace in each hand.




Step
2



Cross them, making an X.




Step
3



Pass one end of the shoelace under the other.




Step
4



Pull tight.




Step
5



Fold one shoelace in half while holding laces taut.




Step
6



Wrap the other end around the folded end.




Step
7



Grasp it in the middle after pulling it around the folded end.




Step
8



Bend it into a flat loop and pull through, making a bow.




Step
9



Repeat with other shoe.







Tips & Warnings









To make a double knot, wrap one loop over the other and pull through.








Riding a bicycle with untied shoes can be disastrous.



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