How to tie shoelaces

Shoelace tying is something that’s quite easy to master. With the advent of Velcro-fastening shoes and a trend towards simply knotting the ends of laces to keep athletic shoes on one’s feet, tying shoelaces could potentially become a lost skill. If you haven’t mastered tying shoelaces yet or you’ve forgotten how, grab a shoe and give it a try.

Make an "X" out of the loops by crossing the right loop behind the left and then transferring both shoelaces to your left hand, just as in Step 1.