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The following are excerpts from some of the many delightful e-mails that I've received. Please Click Here if you'd also like to e-mail me about my Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot.

About The Ian's Secure Knot Itself

Finally after spending much time looking for a fast and secured way to tie my shoes, I have finally found one with your Ian's Secure Knot. It's truly secured and easy to use. My shoes seem even to fit and feel better with your Secure Knot. Thank you very much!
(Tam N.)

Finally, a knot that keeps the @#$% round nylon laces of my shoes tied. I have not had to retie them once today AND there is no double knot that takes me a long time to untie.
(Chris S.)

I tried all the different knots on your site and found the Ian's secure knot the most useful/easy. It's symmetrical loops made it easier for me to do than the plain Ian's knot. (Probably it would just need practice but anyway) My girlfriend however liked Ian's knot more.
(Timo S., Tampere, Finland)

BUT i LIKE your secure knot style as it is a bunny ear double loop (in a way) i knew the surgeons knot but DUMB me, never thought to use it on laces...what an insight!
(Gil)

I did my morning run today with my shoes tied in the Ian Secure Knot. It was superior than the traditional knot in two ways. 1. I was sure it wasn't going to come loose on me. 2. It uses more of the string in the knot itself, so there isn't as much string flopping around. So count that as a success for sure.
(Rich N.)

Your Secure Knot is great: solid, easy to tie, and good looking.
(Richard J., California, USA)

Your Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot really is great! I had resorted to double-knotting my laces because they kept slipping, but that resulted in a huge knot. Your knot has the same secureness, plus a small size. And your knot is immensely easier to untie!
(Rob M.)

Process of Learning Ian's Secure Knot

I've been walking around, with one of the most terrible knots in the world! I've always wondered why my shoelaces keep coming undone, and now I know why. 10 minutes practise, and it seems like second nature.
(James C.)

okay I think that I've lost the plot - here I sit on my computer trying out different knots (by the way I like this one best, I always seem to be doing up my laces - but NOT anymore!) I can just imagine it now when my husband comes home. "Did you have a busy day dear?" "Oh yes, Ive learnt to tie my shoes differently"
(Nadia)

The first knot I tried was the Ian's Secure Knot. I liked it so much I didn't try any others.
(Henry T.)

Teaching the Knot to Children

I am teaching my 4 year old daughter to tie her shoes and this is THE ONE! I figure it will take one day longer than the normal "rabbit ears".
(Bridget R.)

We now use your web page to teach various types of tying at his elem school It was a safety issue before we taught Ian's secure knot, now they don't have to worry all day!
(Cher D.)

I have a 3.5 year old who loves to run and can never keep his shoelace tied by the day's end. I have tied double knots so his shoelace wouldn't come undone but would later have a terrible time undoing it. Your secure knot is a lifesaver ha!
(Audrey, USA)

Personal Testimonials

i hate tying my shoes and the normal knot didnt hold for long, your secure knot worked really good at keeping my shoes tied.
(Missy, Kansas, USA)

Just wanted to let you know that the Secure Knot works wonders. I play in an active sport and kept having my boots come untied, which was a pain when running on the field. Using your knot, I haven't had an issue since. Very cool.
(Dan C.)

I have switched to the secure knot for my work boots, running shoes, and hiking boots.
(Michael)

Using the Secure Shoelace knot, works a treat, my laces never come undone anymore!
(Eddie, Fiji Islands)

I have been using your Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot with absolutely amazing success. I don't know if it is the shoe or lace construction of shoes in recent years, but I can't seem to keep my laces tied, until now!
(Al S., New York, USA)

When I have time, I use the "Ian's Secure Knot", but otherwise, the "Ian Knot" is awesome!
(Aaron, KS, USA)

For my running, "Ian's Secure Knot" is definitely the way to go, though I use the "Double Starting Knot" for step 1. For everyday use, "Ian's Knot" is great, and quick.
(Jim G.)

Hello Ian, after 40 years I found the perfect way to knot my shoelaces. No more dubble slipknots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Paul, Grootebroek, the Netherlands)

Specific Applications of the Knot

As for the secure knot, well it was easy to apply and it certainly lived up to its name. I use it now as a matter of course and wouldn't think of using anything else, especially with winter coming on and those snow boots having regulation slick and slippery laces.
(David C., Alberta, Canada)

Just got a pair of hiking shoes. They came with these thick, round laces. I could not take more than 20 steps before they would come undone. Slows the hiking down considerably. Tried your knot and it was much better. However, the Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot was the best for these laces.
(George E.)

I've become a big fan of your secure knot. My hiking boots have had a habit of coming loose, but no more.
(Ed W.)

I tried Ian's secure knot because the regular tie of my hiking boots kept coming untied after a few miles. Your knot has stayed tied for many hikes into town and back.
(David S.)

Nice one! My deckies are always coming undone...
(Digby F., Wilts, UK)

You solved an issue I was struggling with for quite some time with my boat shoes!
(Rob S., The Netherlands)

The rawhide laces on my boatshoes were always coming undone. However, I've just learned "Ian's Secure Knot" and I'm convinced my problem will now be only a faint memory.
(Ken H., Ohio, USA)

When I wear work-boots or athletic shoes they were always coming undone. Around the house this is a nuisance, on a construction site it can be fatal.

We have been passing on the information to all who will listen, willing or not.
(Mark C.)

I tried Ian's Secure Knot on my agressive skates, the knots haven't come loose yet! The knot also looks neat and cool compared to the knots my friend had tied in when he gave me the skates, thanks alot!
(Jones, PA, USA)

Hopefully I will remember the next time I tie ribbons in my daughters hair and will try this secure knot and see if they last her all day at school.
(Allison L., NZ)

I like your secure knot. It works great on keeping my bracers in place. I do medieval reenactment and they were always coming untied during combat. Now they will stay on my forearms securely for most of the day.
(Rei K.)

The above are excerpts from some of the many delightful e-mails I've received. Please Click Here if you'd also like to e-mail me about the Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot.

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