Publish at April 20 2006 Updated August 07 2024
Ian's Shoelace Site - "The fun, fashion and science of shoe tying" - is an enthusiast's site that has examined the various traditional ways of tying shoes.
It has even developed, among other things, two aesthetic, quick and efficient ways of tying shoes.
Although the site is in English, the steps are very detailed and clear enough not to need the text.
Two-handed, one-handed, barred or easy-to-untie knots, stylish or multi-colored lacings... enough to expand your repertoire and impress the kids. Fun and possibly useful...
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