“Ian Knot” detailed tutorial

“Ian Knot” detailed tutorial - Professor Shoelace

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OFFICIAL video for learning my “Ian Knot”, the world's fastest shoelace knot. Steps you through the process with detailed, in-depth instructions plus several hints for you to really understand the technique.
0:00 Introducing my “Ian Knot”
0:30 Demo at “normal” speed (fast!)
0:43 Tying the knot
1:11 Repeat tying in more detail
1:46 Common mistakes when learning
2:10 Trick for correctly orienting loops
2:44 Repeat correctly orienting loops
2:59 Gradually simplifying technique
3:16 Tying correctly for a secure result
4:32 Faster “Starting Knot” as well
5:09 Link to website
More info plus animated diagrams and step-by-step instructions on “Ian's Shoelace Site”, the Internet's #1 website about shoelaces - and home of the “Ian Knot”:
www.fieggen.com/shoelace/iank...
See also my original “Ian Knot” video, which has less detail about how it is tied and more detail on other important aspects of the knot:
• The “Ian Knot”, the wo...

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@m.a.a.d9275 3 жыл бұрын

Never expected to be sitting up at 1am to learn how to tie my shoelaces faster, but here I am. 5 minutes later and I've got it super fast, love it!!

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

1:00am-1:05am was time well spent. Congratulations! May you reap the rewards for the next several decades.

@Philzifyy 9 жыл бұрын

This video is so much better than others on how to to the Ian Knot, you are a true legend. cheers

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks for the compliment! I'm amazed that other videos have so many more views than mine. It's also diappointing when they don't even give credit, nor even mention the name "Ian Knot".

@yifeiisbad2587 2 жыл бұрын

he made it

@nightwinddemon Жыл бұрын

"this video is so much better than others on how to do the Ian's knot..." BRUH, that's because he is Ian, you know, of Ian's knot.

@ChiefHitemBong Жыл бұрын

@@nightwinddemonI was hoping to see this response, even if it did come as late as it had.

@andynm 7 жыл бұрын

I DID IT!! For those having trouble: if you have long shoelaces, try to grab the shoelaces closer to the shoe (so the ends will end up being longer) and also, when you do the crossover, your hands will end up swapping the shoelaces. JUST SWAP THEM AND YOU'LL DO IT!! I BELIEVE IN YOU

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Good advice, I'm wishing I'd said something like that in the video! Congratulations too on learning the Ian Knot and for helping others to learn it too.

@andynm 7 жыл бұрын

It's so quick and firm. I love it.

@hyikun8123 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible how my name is Ian and another Ian taught me how to correctly tie my shoes after 15 years. Good luck brother!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

G'day, fellow Ian! Enjoy using your namesake knot. At least you learned it when you were five years younger than I was back in 1982.

@kirby8964 8 жыл бұрын

OMG I DID IT I'M SCREAMING MY LIFE IS COMPLETE MY LIFE IS COMPLEETEEEEE

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+Rawr ._. Success at last - congratulations! I'm pleased that you persisted and can now enjoy the Ian Knot.

@kirby8964 8 жыл бұрын

***** It was more simple than I thought it was! Thanks!

@kianpierce3912 2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@zzz.tyrone 2 жыл бұрын

The crossing is the most impossible part but once you master it you can do it so fast

@corporalhenshaw 9 жыл бұрын

68 years old and never realised that I was tying my shoelaces incorrectly! Looking forward to tomorrow and seeing if I can walk to the shops without stopping to tie my laces.

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

***** Now that you've diagnosed the Granny Knot, I'm quietly confident that you'll make the trip to the shops - and back again! - without your shoelaces coming undone.

@economicear429 6 жыл бұрын

How to teach a kid to tie his shoe

@jengawa21210000 6 жыл бұрын

corporalhenshaw

@pokaface44 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video for the first time in 2015, when it was only a year old. Don't know what got into me, but as I was tightening up my shorts, I suddenly wondered how this video and channel is doing right now. It took me a while to find this again because I couldn't remember the exact video title nor the channel. A simple youtube search wasn't doing it for me since not a single one of those was the video I remember. So I did a little digging on google trying to find this, and now here I am, 7 years later. Happy that this channel is here and still somewhat active. Never got to say thank you, so I'm saying it now. Thank you for this video. Ever since I've watched this video, I've been tying my shoes the same way. Even years later, that "left over right" or "right over left" was always in my head whenever I'm tying.

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for relating your detailed story - I love it! Firstly that you were shown this knot while still so young. Secondly that the “left-over-right” and “right-over-left” were correctly instilled into you. Thirdly that you persisted while searching through the hundreds of shoe tying videos that now crowd out my own in order to rediscover my channel. Amazing! Admittedly I haven't been too active here lately while I've been slowly bringing my website into the 21st century. But that's about to change shortly - I'm getting set to release my new super-secret knot (fast tying *and* fast untying!)

@missingsock18 6 жыл бұрын

An excellent tutorial on the one knot everyone should know. Thank you, Ian!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

It would be pretty cool if everyone learned this technique. I'm pleased that you liked the tutorial, Brett. Enjoy using the Ian Knot.

@iturrioz6310 7 жыл бұрын

Finaly got it after 10min trying ! Thank you so much !

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Ten minutes is pretty quick in the grand scheme of things. Congratulations! I'm sure that you'll recoup the time spent fairly quickly.

@jabbawabba4949 8 жыл бұрын

I'm 18 and just learned. Not even kidding..

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, I was 20 when I first invented this knot, so you're still two years better off in the long term. Congratulations on learning the Ian Knot.

@jabbawabba4949 8 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks!

@TheFatAndTheFurious 7 жыл бұрын

I I always felt my lace tying technique was crappy (one sign was round type laces always coming undone on their own, the other was the time it took me to tie the knot) and have been meaning to check whether there was a better method for years, just never got around to it. I'm 38.

@leo-hu8qb 7 жыл бұрын

Jabba Wabba wow im 10

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

You're ten years better off, plus your generation will probably live longer, so you'll likely have plenty more time than me to enjoy the "Ian Knot".

@Ayush_singh_04 3 жыл бұрын

Hey i am 17 and finally I can tie my shoelaces now. Thank you for your useful video

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations not just on learning to tie your shoes but also on learning the fastest technique!

@Ayush_singh_04 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProfShoelace thanks alot Sir

@siewbianang4227 4 жыл бұрын

Best shoe lace knot ever. I’ve been using it since 2008.

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot" and for using it for the past decade. You must be pretty well practiced with it by now!

@metheanimallover 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! This tutorial was great, I learned it in under 5 minutes. It's super simple, plus I can impress all my friends with my mad shoe tying skillz!

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot" so quickly. As you said, it also makes a fun party trick.

@dianabugeja3219 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Video! Very helpful and informative. It took a few unsuccessful attempts but I am so happy I can tie the 'Ian Knot' now! :)

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

Great that you forged through the initial failed attempts and succeeded in the end. Congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot", Diana!

@wbrown4638 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much--this helped my son with autism finally learn to tie his laces!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

Hearty congratulations to your son! I'm so pleased that he managed to learn the "Ian Knot". Learning to tie shoelaces is a significant milestone that you and your son will long remember.

@vitaliygnatenko4832 9 жыл бұрын

The Ian knot and your Ian Shoelace website are really great! My brother has learned the Ian knot recently and is very happy, no granny's knot anymore. I enjoy it as well. Thank you!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Vit Gean Thanks, I'm glad you liked it, and congratulations! I hope that you and your brother get a lifetime of value from both learning the Ian Knot and un-learning the Granny Knot.

@steights78 10 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Awesome tutorial; I didn't know the bit at the end about the starting knot being important! Thanks for the great video!

@ProfShoelace 10 жыл бұрын

Steights Glad you liked the tutorial. I added the bit about the starting knot because I've read a few comments from people who believed the Ian Knot came undone too easily. This only happens if they tie their starting knot the opposite way to mine.

@yuko7024 2 жыл бұрын

I bumped into this video by chance, and the five minutes dramatically changed my whole shoe life !! I have been having trouble especially with Dr. Martens but this little fabulous technique works perfectly. I can’t thank you enough Ian !!!

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

It's so cool to hear of your life-changing moment switching to my “Ian Knot”. Now you can tame those Docs - *fast* !

@NovierRecords 6 жыл бұрын

Love the super neat look this knot produces. Thanks Ian!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

As you discovered, the "Ian Knot" is not just fast but also neat looking due to the perfect symmetry. Glad you liked it!

@gsp_admirador 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you @ProfessorShoelace , I have learnt it after seeing this video... From now on I will use this knot only, I wish I learnt it earlier! Thanks a lot!! You are great!

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Rajat, and congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot" and choosing to adopt it as your preferred method.

@selant4055 8 жыл бұрын

I think I'm the only man on this planet who rages on a shoelace knot video. '-'

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+SelantoxYT Hey, why not? It's all the rage.

@TNMUSlC 8 жыл бұрын

+Selantox I rage also!

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

TN MUSlC Rage on!

@ninotoka 8 жыл бұрын

Me too

@sagi07 7 жыл бұрын

Selantox me to

@marialuisacuevasramirez1931 5 жыл бұрын

Quién viene de UNPOCODETODO?

@bloodstone5614 5 жыл бұрын

Tu mamá

@marialuisacuevasramirez1931 5 жыл бұрын

@@bloodstone5614 jaja

@RabbieZK 5 жыл бұрын

Tu mamá x2

@davidherrera8087 5 жыл бұрын

Casi todos los que estamos en este comentario

@homelyporpoise9-mobilegami835 5 жыл бұрын

Maria Luisa Cuevas Ramirez YO

@heestmigs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Prof. Shoelace. I found so much videos on how to do it but this is the only one that worked.

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. I'm pleased that you kept trying until you succeeded. Congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot"!

@costarica4life 8 жыл бұрын

This tutoriAl helped me. So much in my everyday life, I am so thankful for professor shoelace and everything he has done for the KZfaq community. Best wishes professor shoelace!! Xoxo- mateo

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+Mateo Yurkovic Thanks for your positive comments, Mateo. It's nice to know that this secure shoelace knot is helping people such as yourself. That's the Internet at its best!

@joshwade6151 7 жыл бұрын

Finaly after 4 days I DID IT !

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Success at last - congratulations! And kudos on your persistence too. Now you can at last start to reap the rewards of the faster shoelace knot.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Even better that it all fell into place for you so quickly, Destiny. Congrats!

@karsonarmstead9820 7 жыл бұрын

Destiny Rosales vmmvmcmmv v. Mom mm m me vmvmmvgm

@jonathandavidresendiz 7 жыл бұрын

i did less than 10 mins unit i seen what he done i was like OHH!! then i done it

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

10 mins - that's pretty quick. You'll recoup that in no time with this faster knot.

@cebukid70 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm a runner, and sick and tired of shoe-lace malfunctions. Thanks to your video, I now learned how to tie a better knot after 42+ years of tying the "wrong way."...lol

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

The Cebu Kid Phew, 42+ years of running, stopping, running, stopping...? I trust you will now have far fewer shoelace knot malfunctions during your running.

@RajivMohapatra 6 жыл бұрын

Try the Berluti knot, it'll never come off while running

@amyx231 6 жыл бұрын

Plus, that make two loops, tie them together “in kindergarten” way - never knew that. Lol

@nexusgaming5029 5 жыл бұрын

Learned in 5 minutes. Best knot ever

@ProfShoelace 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work learning it so quickly - congratulations!

@wannabecarguy 4 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great service to mankind. Bravo.

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm happy to have been of help!

@John-dz6vm 9 жыл бұрын

Switched to the "Ian Knot" a few years ago. Thank you!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

J G You're welcome, and congratulations on learning the Ian Knot! Great to hear that the it has been serving you well for the past years.

@Martael13 4 жыл бұрын

Yo still keeping up with it?

@somskid2118 9 жыл бұрын

Omg so hard you should do two colors in super slow motion and different angles and if I don't get it iam stupid

@musicbymark 6 жыл бұрын

SomsKid 21 click the three dots if you're using KZfaq on your phone, or the gear icon on a computer and then clicks speed, and you can choose to 5 or quarter speed for slow motion.

@GnanaPrakash86AP 5 жыл бұрын

okay make sure you are exchanging the two loose ends through the loops. the curved ends are formed where you hold the exchanged part of the lace. Ignore the 2nd point if it doesn't help.

@codyderbyshire8634 4 жыл бұрын

I get it but I just have Neuropathy

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

@daringdg4008 9 ай бұрын

I used this video a few years back when i was in middle school to learn how to do the knot. Now im a senior in high school, and it's been the only way i tied my shoes since! Im so used to doing it that it's automatic for me. Anyways just remembered this and wanted to come back and say thank you 😊

@ProfShoelace 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you checking back in to tell me how my “Ian Knot” has enhanced your life. Thanks so much - and congratulations!

@amandasherman9978 9 жыл бұрын

You're not dumb guys... took me a few tries to get it but once I did it's so simple. It's the crossing of the long part of the lace, not the loop, that catches you out. Thanks Professor!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Amanda Haisman Yeah, it's tricky until you realise exactly which bits to cross over and pull through. Great that you persisted, Amanda, and congrats on your success.

@busabeefilms 9 жыл бұрын

Professor Shoelace, How do you feel about velcro shoes?

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

***** Velcro shoes deprive me of the opportunity to use my Ian Knot, so naturally I'm not a fan. However, they're useful for kids, the elderly and infirm.

@xdgoochiboi3278 4 жыл бұрын

@@ProfShoelace your ian not sucks

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome to your opinion, although millions might disagree with you.

@sckitz1117 4 жыл бұрын

@@ProfShoelace Thanks for still replying to comments that are on a video that is 5 years old. Thanks for showing me how to do this, I'm an 18-year-old and my knot sucked, great work sir.

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Sckitz - and congratulations on learning the Ian Knot. You went from a shoelace knot that sucks to one that rocks - that's *two* steps forwards!

@hoanganhnguyen2039 8 жыл бұрын

I finally realized why I kept failing: my shoe laces are too short.

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+Hoang Anh Nguyen Good idea to start learning the Ian Knot using longer shoelaces. Once you get the hang of it, you should be able to tie quite short shoelaces as well.

@mr.coconut2310 8 жыл бұрын

+Hoang Anh Nguyen i was going to make that comment hhh

@lailasilva6347 8 жыл бұрын

+ProfessorShoelace this is so frustratingi cant seem to get it right at all i really dont see how to cross and pull i give up i really thought it was cool but i cant do anythingaboutit

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry you couldn't get it, Laila. Have you tried the animated instructions on my website?

@frinky 7 жыл бұрын

make the loop(s) smaller! it helped me

@Hazehellivo 6 жыл бұрын

I've been working is a shoe factory for some years and all they taught was the old two bunney hoop method. This new way will increase my production a lot and with lot less effort. Thank You

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm pleased to hear that you'll be putting the Ian Knot to such a productive use. You could even put yourself forward for teaching the knot to your fellow employees. Good luck!

@drTHEAWESOME 9 жыл бұрын

You are a god amongst men ProfessorShoelace!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Big Daddy D If so, I'm a God who aims to please, and in turn is easy to please. If you managed to learn the Ian Knot, then I'm really happy - congratulations!

@MarshallMallow143 9 жыл бұрын

Holy guacamole! I learned it in less than 2 minutes! But I'm still kinda slow so I'll work on my speed. Thanks! By the way, I just got a Vans Sk8-Hi, do you think a Bar Lace would look good on it?

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

RadicalRoyals Two minutes to learn the Ian Knot is pretty good - you'll save that back in no time. Your speed will also improve with practice. As for the Vans, Bar Lacing is very popular on those, so definitely go for it.

@MarshallMallow143 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you Professor Shoelace :D

@smallhungrygoat753 7 жыл бұрын

same!

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for also learning the "Ian Knot" so quickly.

@jedmcmurray3366 9 жыл бұрын

Does this work on red shoes?

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Jed McMurray Sure - one shoe, two shoes, red shoe, blue shoe, ANY shoe! (with apologies to Dr Seuss)

@joenodden 7 жыл бұрын

No, but I'm quite sure it works on yellow, green, and blue shoes, and also not grey...

@ms0_u 4 жыл бұрын

I've tried but its pretty laggy, i'd recommend a black shoe

@jsjsdk12 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this, im 16 and this is the first knot for my shoes i learned to do;)) more blessings to you sir.❤️❤️

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

You're lucky to have learnt this knot instead of one of the “older” techniques. Congratulations!

@f4ru 4 жыл бұрын

This man deserves more than this.

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for thinking of me, Faraaz.

@f4ru 4 жыл бұрын

ProfessorShoelace Its hard to find people like you in the world.

@Oogwoy 7 жыл бұрын

OMG I WATCH ALL THE VIDEO AND STILL DONT FREAKING GET IT

@2DReanimation 7 жыл бұрын

CreeperGamer000 Loose end facing you on the left, loose end facing away from you. Grab the loose ends and loop them through from each side. It's exceedingly simple if you do it in steps. Just practice. Hope you've learned, as it really speeds up the process of getting into your shoes.

@2DReanimation 7 жыл бұрын

CreeperGamer000 Loose end facing you on the left, loose end facing away from you on the right. Grab the loose ends and loop them through from each side. It's exceedingly simple if you do it in steps. Just practice. Hope you've learned, as it really speeds up the process of getting into your shoes.

@sarahsouthard6814 7 жыл бұрын

TheVirusHD same

@joenodden 7 жыл бұрын

Just rewatch it and read the comments till you get it...

@musicbymark 6 жыл бұрын

VectPrime click the three dots if you're using KZfaq on your phone, or the gear icon on a computer and then clicks speed, and you can choose to .25 or quarter speed for slow motion.

@dopedawg8029 8 жыл бұрын

I used this for my naruto headband

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+Dope Dawg It's tricky tying behind the head where you can't watch what you're doing. It's like a Ninja skill. Congratulations!

@iamjj369 2 жыл бұрын

I truly admire ur persistence! Ppl always give up so easily.

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Probably I *should* have given up on my website long ago. It's not easy “living on a shoestring”!

@Jokecart 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 22, I understood the principle pretty quickly. Then the period of understanding began, the process was unusual, but the more I repeated, the faster everything turned out. It took me 15-20 minutes for internal sensations. It's funny that if I were 7, I would hardly understand the principle, but I would get used to this method of lacing faster. Now when I'm 22, it's easier to understand and get better, but it's harder to get out of the old way of lacing. Thank you. Professor.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty common metaphor for life in general: When you change the way you do something - even if it's a change for the better - it will feel unnatural for a while. Hopefully you'll continue to practice and continue to improve until this way feels natural.

@Astra81 9 жыл бұрын

when i put the loop through eachother it just doesnt work out

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

***** You might be falling into the trap where you're creating *both* loops towards the front, or both towards the back, as I mention at 01:46. Have you tried my website?

@yashgoa 6 жыл бұрын

Astra same here

@KevinVergaraJeria 5 жыл бұрын

UPDT?

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

@ShadowLink678 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make a more detailed second video. I finally got it.

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

ShadowLink678 Great, congratulations on learning the Ian Knot. I'm pleased that my second video finally made it click.

@jeffreywilliamson4863 2 жыл бұрын

I was taught and have been tying granny knots my entire life!

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

Sad to think of all that time wasted with granny-knotting. Hopefully you'll recoup some of that time thanks to the speed and security of the “Ian Knot”.

@felipemedrano5363 5 жыл бұрын

UPDT

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

@franciscojavieraurelianogu8017 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Professor Shoelace, your knot rocks, and you get that by someone who likes knots a lot.

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Francisco Javier Aureliano Gutierrez Lopez Coming from someone who enjoys knotting, it means a lot to hear that you particularly enjoyed the Ian Knot.

@cohex6 7 жыл бұрын

Got it on the second attempt. Brilliant video. Never been more excited about tying my shoe laces.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Second attempt - that's terrific - congratulations! And believe me, the excitement doesn't go away. I've been using this method for about 35 years and I still get a kick out of it!

@eek695 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man this is amazing, now i dont have to keep tying my shoes and untying them! thanks this is amazing

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you in return for your kind words. Enjoy using the “Ian Knot”.

@eek695 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProfShoelace oh thank YOU, i will. and one question, how did you invent the Ian Knot?

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

I tied a normal shoelace knot, then pulled it apart and watched how it could be formed more symmetrically - and faster, surprisingly. Here's my video reenactment: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpieZpyCqa6Zep8.html

@salami11able 9 жыл бұрын

Got the hang of it in just a couple of minutes. Usually with shoe tie videos, it takes me about an hour to try, and when it won´t work I just forget about it. This took me so little time, meaning you give great lessons with a great method. Huge thanks!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Vader Doge Only a couple of minutes? That's great, I love hearing that. Congratulations!

@joetiroly9611 4 жыл бұрын

+ProfessorShoelace I’ve been using this knot for a couple years now! When I learned, I went to another video and tried to learn off that one, it didn’t work. When I found this one, I got it in 3 minutes and have been using it ever since. You’ve been doing a phenomenal job! Thank you kind sir!

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Firstly, congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot". I'm pleased that you pursued a solution despite the setback of the first video that you tried. Awesome that you then learned it so quickly from my own video! Secondly, it's wonderful to hear that the Ian Knot has proven itself over a couple of years of usage. I'm sure that you've gotten fairly proficient at it over that time. Finally, thanks for your kind words and feedback, and enjoy using the Ian Knot.

@joenodden 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! It's a great knot! I added this to my favorites playlist.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Joe, and congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot".

@gemmaodonohoe9855 7 жыл бұрын

After about 5 tries, I actually get it, and I was delighted at myself 👍

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Cool that you persisted, even after four failed attempts. It's really fun once it "clicks". Congratulations!

@markmonger9284 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! I've been trying to learn this knot to teach my kids but all the other videos go too quickly. Now I've got it thanks to you 😀

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Mark, and congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot" - the original and the best. I've also been looking at other videos recently - more than 300 of them - most of which do the more convoluted "lobster claws" thing.

@jason_man 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm 20 going 21 and finally just learned it thanks to you

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Same age as I was when I invented the knot. Congratulations, Jason! Hopefully you'll enjoy the Ian Knot for the remainder of your lifetime.

@bertrandpatriarca9381 4 жыл бұрын

Way better than the previous one. It’s incredible

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked my incredibly fast knot.

@CB-pf5lb 3 жыл бұрын

Changing the playback speed to .25 around 1:11-1:45 helped me to understand. Thanks!

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, whatever works for you. I'm pleased that you got it in the end. Congratulations!

@Grovesy2875 8 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much this actually works and it's a lot faster, funner, and Simpler then the other types of Knots. Keep up the good work!

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on learning the Ian Knot. As you discovered, besides being faster and easier, it is also much more fun! (PS: Sorry about my late reply; I was on holidays and couldn't get my mobile device to behave.)

@Grovesy2875 7 жыл бұрын

That's ok

@nii_amart 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Using this from now on. So simple

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased that you found it simpler as well as faster. Congratulations on learning the “Ian Knot”!

@zeligrubenstein1230 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, Simple, quick and effective. What ore could anyone want. I wish I'd learned this 60 years ago :-)

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome - and congratulations on learning the Ian Knot. It's a shame that you probably won't get to enjoy it for the next 60 years and thus compensate for the previous 60.

@iamthepirateking9000 2 жыл бұрын

I finally learnt this technique yesterday. It's so addicting. I keep tying and untying my shoe repeatedly because it's just so satisfying to watch. It's like magic😂😂😂. Thank you professor. I have got a new hobby thanks to you😂😂😂

@ProfShoelace 2 жыл бұрын

I loved hearing of your delight with this technique because I feel the same. For me - and seemingly for you also - the chore of shoe-tying has been transformed into something fun! Congratulations on learning it.

@thomasboulos7489 4 жыл бұрын

I WAS ABLE TO DO LEARN IT IN 3 MINUTES!!!! When i successfully did it i was so happy and surprised i shouted YES!

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Three minutes - that's awesome! Congratulations, Thomas. I can just imagine your delighted outburst.

@gloryac.5979 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this instructional video. I finally got it after the 5th try, haha.

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Glorya C. 5th try is pretty good. Congratulations, Glorya.

@pR1MeYwL99 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload. It was about time I learned a better way to tie my shoes.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and congratulations on learning a better way. Of course, I reckon the "Ian Knot" is the *best* way.

@Colombianyoyo 7 жыл бұрын

Finally got it after two hours of trying. This has been a major help. I suffer from CP which affected the strength and the dexterity in my fingers and hands which makes the traditional way much more difficult with so many steps. After 27 years and formerly wearing leg braces, I can finally tie my own shoes. It also helps that it is only one step essentially, since the starter knot is necessary no matter how you tie. I wish I knew of this technique 20 years ago. when I was a boy.. Thank you Ian. :)

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear that your two hours were well spent and that you learned the "Ian Knot" - congratulations! Your success will be an inspiration to others who, for one reason or another, lack the strength and/or dexterity to master the regular shoelace tying method. I'm confident that your next 20 years will be somewhat less troubled by shoelaces than your first 20.

@ChiefHitemBong Жыл бұрын

I've taught my little cousins this knot whilst they were still trying to learn how; they started betting the other kids that they could tie their shoes faster than the others. They always won..! Good thing none of the other kids had practice with your knot!

@ProfShoelace 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear that you firstly learned the knot yourself - and then passed on the technique to your younger cousins. What fun for them to be able to easily outperform their schoolfriends! Congratulations!!

@Fifi_Is_My_Name-O 9 жыл бұрын

OMGoodness!! This was SUPER easy!! It took me less than a minute to master it. I'm going to use this bow technique to teach my rubber stampers in stamp club! They have lots of trouble making bows for their cards and this should do the trick for them! Awesome tutorial, thank you SO much! This is the best tutorial, everything is crystal clear!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Fifi McGee Less than one minute - WOW! Congratulations on your almost instant success, Fifi. Great that you'll also be passing on the skill to your fellow club members. Tying bows on cards super-quick will make it fun instead of a chore. And thank you in return for your positive feedback about the video.

@hilltopfamily 6 жыл бұрын

great tutorial! thanks for taking the time to make this and share with those of us who work with kiddos learning to tie shoes!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and congratulations on learning the Ian Knot. If you work with kids, you'll *definitely* benefit more than most people from learning this fast way of tying shoelaces. Oh - and keep an eye out for Granny Knots too!

@rashvind 8 жыл бұрын

Practiced it for an hour and finally got the hang of it. It was initially tricky with the left hand and now I can do it with my eyes closed... yippee! Practice makes perfect :)

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+rashvind I'm glad that you persisted and that it finally worked for you. Once you get the hang of the left hand doing a different twist to the right hand, it comes together pretty easily. Congratulations!

@moncutz68 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial. Nobody ever taught me this. You are a good man

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm happy to be the one who taught you something new. Enjoy the “Ian Knot”!

@r1vage 8 жыл бұрын

I learnt it surprisingly quickly, thanks.

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+RivaGe The knot is surprisingly simple once you get the starting position correct. Congratulations on learning it.

@26alexther 8 жыл бұрын

wow this was so helpful... I have been doing the granny knot for years hehe..this will help my kids to tie their shoes faster and easy.. thanks

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

+26alexther Great that you've gone from an inferior "Granny Knot" to a superior "Ian Knot" - that's two big steps forward. Congratulations! Even better that you'll be teaching the Ian Knot to your kids, who will enjoy the benefits for many years more.

@seppls9552 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, took around 5 minutes to learn.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's excellent - congratulations!

@ayeebernieee 7 жыл бұрын

Got this in 3 mins super easy. Very nice detailed instructions!

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

Three minutes - that's excellent, Alfred! I'm pleased to hear that you managed to learn it so quickly.

@Ryan2kk 5 жыл бұрын

I watched this videos like 3 years ago and I still do this knot today

@ProfShoelace 5 жыл бұрын

Great that you not only leanred the "Ian Knot" but that you adopted it as your preferred shoelace tying method. Congratulations!

@trickyriffy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very easy to understand. Thank you.

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, I'm pleased you found it easy. Congratulations on learning the “Ian Knot”.

@VinceGuido 9 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial! I learned it and I'm getting better and better every time I try it

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

FireRubyAnimationz YT Great, congratulations on learning the Ian Knot. You'll be amazed how much faster you'll get with practice.

@AER4040 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this method I tried to normal way for hours but then I found this and I could do it much more easily

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

Great that you, too, found the Ian Knot easier to learn than the "normal" method. Congratulations!

@donovanneal3244 5 жыл бұрын

At first I started doing the standard shoelace knot and I wanted to tie my shoes faster so I found this video and now I can tie my shoes faster!

@ProfShoelace 5 жыл бұрын

If you're already finding the "Ian Knot" to be faster, you've obviously really gotten the hang of it. Congratulations!

@donovanneal3244 5 жыл бұрын

@@ProfShoelace Thank you.

@soap510 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I been doing the bunny ear method and granny knot and now I know how to correctly tie my shoes faster and securely.

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

I'm always pleased when someone learns my "Ian Knot". Even better when they've upgraded from the un-secure "Granny Knot". Congratulations, and enjoy your new speed and security!

@itbec7946 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother , you made my day! Before I could not tie my knot nice, neat and evenly but now I can. Thank you.

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Cesar - and congratulations on learning the "Ian Knot". It's a good point that the Ian Knot is more than just *fast* - it also looks neat and symmetrical.

@Wladislav Жыл бұрын

Still the superior way to tie your shoes. Thanks, Ian!

@ProfShoelace Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you've adopted the “Ian Knot” and that - like me - you've discovered that it can't be beaten. I still get a kick out of tying it!

@AlkisGD 7 жыл бұрын

I was looking for your secure loop and stumbled on this one as well. The website's tutorial was enough for me to do it on the first try. The key was not underestimating the importance of left-over-right and where the loose ends should be. Still gonna go with the secure knot with my Salomon backpacking shoes: their laces are as tough as wires but slippery like graecoroman wrestlers!

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

You're quite right, paying attention to where the loose ends go is critical. Terrific that you got it straight away! Even better that you learned *both* of my favourite shoelace knots and now have them at your disposal for all situations. Congratulations!

@aengusgordon3069 6 жыл бұрын

Well done professor, great video about basic life skills !!!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm pleased to have made this particular life skill just that little bit more efficient.

@jonaslee3029 9 жыл бұрын

You're the best and clear description

@ProfShoelace 4 жыл бұрын

@dim7239 Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to learn this method of tying your shoes, but I haven't been successful until watching this video. Very detailed, what you showed at 2:10 helped alot!

@ProfShoelace Жыл бұрын

Well done for continuing until your persistence paid off - congratulations! I'm also pleased to hear that my instructions on what *not* to do were beneficial. Enjoy the Ian Knot!

@sanjanasudarshan4441 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!..So efficient on so many levels!

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I also love the efficiency - it's a bonus that this makes it so much faster.

@JuraIbis 5 жыл бұрын

I let out an audible gasp of amazement as i completed the first correct knot. I just couldnt help myself. If you're having difficulty making the actual knot part the only thing i can tell you is that both laces in your hands that are currently above your middle finger should X each other before you use your middle fingers to swap them.

@ProfShoelace 5 жыл бұрын

I wish folks like you would film a "reaction video"! [smile] Thanks also for your suggestion - that's really helpful.

@Schindlabua 3 жыл бұрын

Man this is great, the starting knot thing aswell. It's like I'm doing ballet with my fingers! Clockwise, anticlockwise, pull tight. Super satisfying once you figure out how to do it.

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

I smiled at the "ballet" analogy - so true! Great to hear that you succeeded with the full technique. It's kind of fun, isn't it?

@alisaoud99 8 жыл бұрын

thanks professor this knot helped me a lot in my daily lifestyle and every time i make this knot i get faster and better at it tbh it is a bit hard to master it but im getting to get used to it

@ProfShoelace 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ali. They say that "practice makes perfect". Luckily, it's kind of fun to practice the Ian Knot!

@alisaoud99 8 жыл бұрын

i cannot deny this fact well said

@Schmurze 9 жыл бұрын

I learnt it in one minute, now I'll try to speed up ^^ Thanks !

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Zgouigl Zomps Wow, cool that it "clicked" so quickly. I'm confident that you'll speed up in time too.

@madisonfernandez5605 3 жыл бұрын

You've got a really good way of teaching 👍

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Madison! It's nice to hear that my efforts are appreciated.

@ChrisHorswill 9 жыл бұрын

Just about mastered your knot! Took a while but it is much quicker. Cheers for this!

@ProfShoelace 9 жыл бұрын

Chris Horswill If you're finding it much quicker, sounds like you *have* already mastered it. Congratulations, Chris.

@mikeh1100 6 жыл бұрын

Wow after 53 years, I have found this video very helpful - a better way to tie shoes, will be showing my younger two sons, really easy just need to watch each step and practice .

@ProfShoelace 6 жыл бұрын

Good advice - "watch each step and practice." I'm pleased that you learned the "Ian Knot" - congratulations! You'll hopefully enjoy tying your shoelaces a little more for the next 53 years, while your sons will benefit from it for even more years.

@AlpNewYork 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir I’m 26 and for the first time I liked how my shoelaces look

@ProfShoelace 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Nice to know that the Ian Knot was not just faster but also ended up looking better. Congratulations on learning the knot.

@ayanbiswas5057 3 жыл бұрын

This video is really better than others 👍 Thank you so much 💗

@ProfShoelace 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ayan. I'm particularly pleased that you found my video to be superior!

@vulamentrios4121 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Took me about 5 minutes to figure out what my mistake was then was good, thank you very much!

@ProfShoelace 7 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased that you persisted and figured it out for yourself in a relatively short time. Congratulations on learning the Ian Knot! I hope that you quickly recoup those five minutes.