What is the Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method) used for?

Tying shoelaces much faster in everyday life; Teaching kids and teens a quick, symmetric way to tie a bow; Retying shoes in a hurry during sports and field activities; Reducing lace wear thanks to a cleaner motion.

How do you tie the Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method)?

The Fieggen Method, or Ian Knot, is a clever way to tie the shoelace bow far faster, creating both loops at the same time and crossing them in a single motion. The result is identical to the ordinary bow, but tied in a fraction of the time. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method) hard to tie?

The Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method) is rated medium, in the Whipping & Care category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method)?

It takes practice at first: the two-loop motion is confusing until it clicks; If the loops get twisted the wrong way, it turns into a granny knot that comes undone on its own.

Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method)

Q: What other names does the Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method) have?

It is also known as Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method), Ian Knot, Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot, Nudo de Ian, Lazo de cordón (método Fieggen), Nó de Ian, Laço de cadarço rápido (Ian Fieggen), Nœud de Ian.

Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method) — step by step

Ian Fieggen's method for tying the shoelace bow very fast, forming both loops at the same time

Also called: Shoelace Bow (Fieggen Method), Ian Knot, Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot, Nudo de Ian, Lazo de cordón (método Fieggen), Nó de Ian, Laço de cadarço rápido (Ian Fieggen), Nœud de Ian

What it is for

Tying shoelaces much faster in everyday life
Teaching kids and teens a quick, symmetric way to tie a bow
Retying shoes in a hurry during sports and field activities
Reducing lace wear thanks to a cleaner motion