To think shoe fitters shouldn't tie laces bunny ears style.

[LynetteScavo]

There is just something wrong about it, IMO.

And I've just tried it, and it's actually quite difficult.

Can you show us a picture, please? I've never heard of tying laces in a different way.

What do you mean? THere's only one way to tie laces isn't there?

I can only tie laces bunny ears style

dont know what you mean

Do you mean by making two loops and tying them together?

YABU. As long as the laces are tied what's the problem?
I've always tied laces that way. I think it's easier to learn that way.

raisingchildren.net.au/articles/pip_shoelaces.html - is this what you mean? Looks wierd

My dh still uses bunny ears to tie his laces. I laugh about this and tease but he is right in saying it means always even

or weird (wierd looks weird!)

I do it by making one big loop, wrapping the other end round the base of it and then pushing that through itself to make the other big loop, I didn't know there was any other way. I've always been puzzled by the trend for having no bow, just the cross cross bits showing and the ends presumably tucked in somewhere.

That's how my big brother taught me to tie laces (don't do it now).

I can only do it that way. It's because I taught myself, and by the time anyone noticed, I'd been doing it too long to change the habit

I just taught my DDs how to tie laces this way. Had Velcro up until now... Will teach the regular way once they master bunny ears. I am thinking other kids at school may tease otherwise.

I always think bunny ears style is for kiddies who haven't learned how to do it normally, but I guess it's not the end of the world!!

Bunny ears is much easier I always tie laces that way!

I didn't know there was any other way...

I still tie mine that way. DH did try to teach me the 'proper' way but still can't quite get the hang of it!

Lots of children find laces difficult - especially when parents and teachers prefer Velcro for speed and ease and its became harder to find smaller sized shoes with laces.

Occupational therapists often teach bunny ears to children as its easier and does the same job. If a child can manage that but not the "regular" way, does it actually matter?

Currently trying to teach an 11 year old how to tie laces. Might teach him this way if it's easier

I can only do bunny ears. I occasionally try the "proper" way but just can't. :o

Holy shit my mind is blown! www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm

I wonder why no one ever taught me any other way? Gone are my days of double bunnying my ridiculously short and slippery running shoes laces!

YABU, but it is a bit weird... [hmmm]

I'm overwhelmed by that link, PseudoBadger. I will be sticking to the bunny ears style for life, than you very much!

It is a far superior way to tie laces for three reasons:

The knot is more secure and less likely to come undone
It is easier to do, especially when you're little
King Rollo did it that way when I was a kid, hence I do it that way

In all seriousness though - why shouldn't they?