skip to main content

Shoe Laces

17 years ago

OK. So this is not about plants, but it is about what happens when I go plant rescuing or other activites in the woods. My shoe laces always seem to become untied after hours of tromping about, climbing up and down, etc., outdoors. I double knot them, but this seems to happen with boots, hiking type tennis, or just regular tennis shoes. I think it probably has something to do with where my jeans/long pants, hits the laces, but I need to wear long pants out in the wild. This happens at home, too, but not as much as when I am on a long hike/rescue. Today I was out "rescuing" rocks, and it happend again!

Any advice??

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (8)

offplumb
17 years ago
hey there ncrescue
not sure why a double knot would come undone like that -
the only thing I can think of is to try a different knot?
I've tried the "better bow" shoe lace knot (scroll down at the link) with success.

I hope this helps - or at least provides some entertainment ; )

Here is a link that might be useful: shoelace site
Lynda Waldrep
Original Author
17 years ago
What fun! Who would have thought of so many ways to tie shoe laces! This gives me something to practice with when the weather is too cold and yucky for me to venture outside. Thanks so much, Bubble.
Related Discussions
OT Dorothy...Brain teaser 2
Q
Comments (17)
LOL Both of you. I'm still trying to figure out "ALL THE CLUES" LOL I have no idea the what any of the answers to any of the clues are, Oh one was "Heart." Still trying. Dorothy
...See More
Pic's Of My Wittle Mouse.
Q
Comments (23)
he is a treasure, and brought back HUGE Memories for me, when i was a child i whittled nearly the same mouse..big ears and all..but i whittled it out of soap..for my mom..wish I knew what happened to it ..it was so cute and i was so proud.. also love the clock
...See More
Loving My Newly Organized Closet
Q
Comments (13)
Red Lover (love your name). I changed jobs & schedules about 18 months ago allowing me what I consider a normal schedule. I was able to get into an good exercise routine (1 hour Mon-Fri) and cut down on so much eating. I vowed to lose it nice, slow and steady. If I had a treat, I'd have a bite or two. I lost the 1st 50# over about 10 months. Loving summer fruits, I decided to just maintain. I'm getting back into loosing my final 15#. I'm now working out during my breaks at work for 45 minutes over the day, and cutting down to around 1200 calories. I'm guessing the rest should be off sometime around summer 2014. I'm down to a size 4. Before I said I was a one size stretch all. I would never buy form fitting clothes, so I truly don't know how large I had gotten. SJhockeyfan - for some reason I can't click on your link. I have problems at times though I didn't for Tuesday 2008. We've been using these kind of pant hangers for years when my DH had a ton of dress pants for work and I don't know why. I do know that though it takes up more vertical space, it takes up less horizontal space. I had placed a few pants to the side that were out of season, or weren't quite fitting and folded them over a hanger. I noticed them after I took these pics and replaced them. They seem to bunch up over a hanger and crowd other clothes. It works for us. Dedtired the ones on the right are so old, I really can't remember where I got them, I guessing Wally World (Walmart). They no longer carry that particular style but now sell the ones on the left. I want to get some more pant hangers like those to match. I think in part our closet looks tidy because of the uniformity of hangers. We've got a few oddball hangers left but most match. Tuesday_2008 - I didn't see those at the store. If we were to use that size, we'd have even more boxes yet (I don't know if I have 14 categories as it is), plus they are too small for the bins we have (not shown).
...See More
How to repair Waring Quik Stik Immersion Blender FYI
Q
Comments (1)
Just adding a comment to provide a "like" for the OP making the effort to provide future help for someone in need.
...See More
Iris GW
17 years ago
There are some laces that just don't like to stay tied ... and yes, they are often on hiking shoes. I wonder if it is the higher nylon content or something.

You could use Bow Biters, but they seem to only come in juvenile designs!

Glad you rescued those rocks! Now they are safe for another million years. ;)
joepyeweed
17 years ago
You are not tying your shoes right.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tie your shoes!
bob64
17 years ago
I had one pair of sneakers that always came untied but not my others. The laces on those sneakers felt different somehow -- maybe more slippery (yeah, I should have just changed the laces but I never did). Do you have the problem with many different shoes or just one particular pair?
loris
17 years ago
I've never tried them, but I've seen hiking boots which use Velcro instead of laces. If you get too fed up, those might be worth a try.
Lynda Waldrep
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for the other website. Yes, rock climbers do have to take care about tying their shoes. Mostly my problems are with hiking types, and they do have the smoother, almost waxed laces. Some of my tennis shoes are velcro, but I don't think that would work with a somewhat higher top hiking boot. Again, thanks for all of the help. I will work on this during the winter. We had some snow here in NC this week...and Thurs. was all morning outside for me in 30 degrees and windy. Br-r-r-r! Will I ever learn to stay indoors and grow to like housework???
joepyeweed
17 years ago
I have a pair of dockers with leather laces, that never stay tied. I've tied them in knots and they still work themselves loose...

Related Stories

MOST POPULAR The Polite House: On ‘No Shoes’ Rules and Breaking Up With Contractors

Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter gives us advice on no-shoes policies and how to graciously decline a contractor’s bid

FUN HOUZZ If This Shoe Were a Room ...

We use inspiration boards filled with patterns, paint colors, and artwork — why not Louboutins?

LIFE Simple Pleasures: Put On Your Slippers

By Laura Gaskill

Preserve the peace and protect your floors and carpets by turning your home into a no-shoes zone

ORGANIZING Smart Solutions for Clothes Closets

By Laura Gaskill

The Hardworking Home: Explore these ways to store your clothes, shoes and accessories to make the most of your space

BOLD COLOR 10 Ways to Love Neon

By Becky Harris

Horrified at hot orange? Bright pink turns you pale? These modern ideas for neon around the home may turn your aversion into affection

DECORATING GUIDES How to Get Authentic French Style in Your Home

By Twinkle and Whistle

Move over Shabby Chic and French Provincial. These myths and realities reveal the real look of French decor

Houzz interview: Cindy's Elegant Romantic Home

MY HOUZZ My Houzz: A Hat Collection in Los Angeles That’s Hard to Top

By Carolyn Reyes

A makeup artist’s lifelong passion for designer hats lends eccentric charm to her apartment in the NoHo arts district

CLOSETS The 15 Most Popular Closet Luxuries on Houzz

By AWH Construction

Turn distressing disarray into streamlined perfection with closet organizers and amenities like these

ORGANIZING How Much Stuff Is Enough?

By Laura Gaskill

Play the numbers game to streamline your belongings, for a neater home and a less-stressed you

Sponsored

Cumberland Custom Homes

5 Reviews

Northern Virginia's Green Residential Builder & Renovator

More Discussions

cold stratification?

1