A shoe problem.

[NYlakesider]

I have a new pair of "Boat Shoes" They have those flat possibly rawhide laces. No matter how tight or whatever knot I use after a couple hours of walking these knots come undone. The good old square knot the normal shoelace knot and surgeons knot along with a couple others that I do not remember the name have been tried. Back when I went hunting I use a square on my hunting boots and never had a problem

The shoe set up is good and does not need any more lace/knot adjustments, so I would like the knot to stay locked up.

Other than getting my wife's craft glue gun, I'm out of ideas.

When you are done laughing any ideas would be appreciated!

 

[Protocall_Design]

You could replace them with the flat textile type laces on athletic and walking shoes. Those stay tied all day for me.

 

[NYlakesider]

You could replace them with the flat textile type laces on athletic and walking shoes. Those stay tied all day for me.

Great idea, Thanks.

I just happen to have a older beat up pair of sneaks that I'm ready to throw out. I will harvest the laces, as you say they tend to stay well tied!

 

[jimmyj]

Double knot

 

[Narragansett]

I will look, but it was either Orvis or LLBean that had a video of how to tie rawhide laces for their slippers so they do not come undone. I want to say it was Bean.

However, i cn think of 2 fabulous companies that make moccasins, that I would give a call to and ask if there is a knot that should be used. One is Russell Moccasin Co ( Wisconsin I believe) and the other is Rancourt Shoes in Maine.

 

[glowe]

Here you go.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoVcW38r4Ek&t=0[/ame]

 

[Narragansett]

Here you go.

How to Tie Wicked Good Laces | L.L.Bean - YouTube

Beat me to it, I just looked it up

 

[nodpete]

You could have your wife tie them for you !

 

[NYlakesider]

Here you go.

How to Tie Wicked Good Laces | L.L.Bean - YouTube

All sorts of good answers on here, Thanks people!

 

[Maddog 521]

Waxed laces

 

[Fishinfool]

I used to have a pair that did the same thing. I soaked the lace ends in water for about an hour, then tied a square knot, then a bow. Pulled it tight, then let them dry. They dried stiff and tight, and never came undone again. I've had rawhide laces on boots before that I could never get to stay tied all day.

Larry

 

[Eagle 477]

Small zip Tie in the center of the knot.

Rob

 

[H Richard]

I have a couple pair with round laces. I tie normally, but then take the "loop's" only and tie one more time. Usually stay tied all day.

 

[hsguy]

Velcro is your friend.

 

[NYlakesider]

Again a big thanks to all that replied.

I have been around boats and a construction worker for many decades and I used rope and knots well. Those small caliber shoe laces were driving me crazy, or possibly just a little more crazy.

 

[gregintenn]

Wet em, tie em, pull em tight, and let ‘em dry. You won’t be able to untie them without considerable effort.

 

[Exaviator]

As an ex sailor I wear boat shoes - Docksiders - all the time as I find them to be a comfortable casual shoe. For me I find that the double tied bow works just fine, but you do need to tie both turns very tight.

 

[wood714]

I'm lazy. Tie them once and forget about them.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I no longer own shoes with laces. The last time I tied shoelaces was teaching JR how to do it. Now his sneakers are pre-tied like Kevin's are.

 

[NYlakesider]

I'm lazy. Tie them once and forget about them.

Thats exactly what I was doing. Get then right and leave them there. Heck their just loafers and if adjusted right you can slip them on and off without ever touching a knot again. Problem was all the things I tried after a while they would loosen up.

All is well now my little problem seems solved.

Kudos to all the great people on here!