How to Tie Workboot Laces so they STAY Tied

[@kenmunoz8517]

On its surface this video would seem silly, but anyone and everyone who has worn a set of boots understands this very issue... Great video!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

True enough, Ken... like when you're carrying a heavy load of long lumber, trying to get around and then notice your laces are untied... don't want to mess with THAT very often!

[@ansatsu4020]

Yea fr ive had this problem for a long time and im just now thinking of searching it up😂

[@aznddog]

Wow, thank you sir. I’ve spent 3 decades of my life doing it one way and just learned something new. My Lowa hiking boots never stayed tight until now. Great video.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Crazy simple, isn't it?! You're most welcome for sure! Best, Matt

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@michaelwall1721 I don't know about "more secure..." but can attest to the fact that they stay as secure as they are when you tie them all day, or until you intentionally untie them.

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

I will have to try this method. Great video sir!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Finish Carpentry TV, Your style of dialing in to find the best ways and tools to optimize workflow tells me you'll like this method when you try it. I notice in your vids that you wear a lightweight soft soled shoe, no doubt for protecting nice finished floors in customers' homes. I actually often use the black slip-ons you see at 3:04 for the same reason but any shoe with laces gets this method. You'll probably find it useful for your family too :-) Best, Matt

[@DigiConSoo]

I have less and less time it seems, and find that I am not watching a lot of the videos from channels to which I’ve subscribed. I ALWAYS watch yours. Always useful information, my kind of humor, and not a lot of “filler” material. I didn’t know this method of boot tying, it’s a little thing, but it’s AWESOME!!! THANKS!!! Brent

[@DigiConSoo]

PS, Bob Vila is not worthy to tie your boots. Pay attention to this guy, PBS, DIY, HGTV.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for your comments DigiConSoo, especially in light of the time crunch that is your life! It's crazy almost to the point of being embarrassing that the source where I learned to tie shoes like this was my rock climbing partner... who learned it from his Mother-in-Law! Go figure... Really appreciate your endorsement, Brent; your words ring in my ears as I work with unprofessional lighting, marginal audio recording and hack away using daunting video editing software to produce videos like this. Knowing they 'rate' with you is the sort of thing that makes it worthwhile. Best, Matt

[@wayned2315]

When I reach the age of 62, I finally learned how to tie my shoes! I learned to stop tying my shoes with a 'granny' knot and started using a square knot. Solved my problem of them untying themselves. Just had to reverse the first overhand portion of my routine. Interesting topic and nice tips on why you love your Carolinas. Thanks for the video, Matt!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I was in my 50's before I learned how to tie my shoes... like THIS, anyways! The most humbling part is that the lesson came from a good buddy... from his mother in law, if you can believe THAT?! A mother in law teaching grown men how to tie their shoes... good grief?🤣🤣😎 Best, Mat

[@craigherriot4026]

Oh man, this is pure genius and a golden nugget of info to someone who is Continually having to re-tie laces. I have seen other methods on KZbin to get the same knot, but this is by far the simplest and easiest to remember. Thanks so much.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

This is the only method I've found worth the effort of un-learning lace tying as I learned in childhood to adopt for my go-to lace tying method until I'm relegated to slip ons. 😉😎

[@void1634]

This video has genuinely helped me so, so much more than I can ever express in a simple KZbin comment. My parents are pretty terrible people and have never really been too involved in my life to put it lightly, I've pretty much had to raise myself since I was 5 roughly speaking. I had to teach myself everything because my parents didn't care enough to do so, I'm 23 now and I recently got a nice pair of boots for work (I like wearing boots mainly as I've never really seen the point of sneakers or gym shoes unless I'm quite literally at the gym) and I realized that I didn't actually know how to tie them because no one ever cared enough to teach me. I just tucked in my laces for the first few days, eventually I was going to hangout with a few of my friends one night and I actually had to get one of my friends (who's the same age as me by the way) to tie my boots for me because the laces kept popping out, it was a level of embarrassment that I had never felt before, and I simply refuse to ever feel that again if I can help it, so I decided that night that enough was enough, I came home and immediately found this video. Don't get me wrong, it was very frustrating at first, but eventually I got the hang of it, I actually taught myself how to tie with this video, or I suppose that I should say this wonderful man taught me how, thank you sir, thank you for giving me a bit of time when no one else would, and thank you for teaching me when I thought I couldn't learn, as I said before, I will never be able to thank you enough, but hopefully this message helps.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Yours is certainly the most meaningful comment this video has ever inspired and without a father my life I can understand the awkward situation you found yourself in without that bit of Parental instruction. The story you tell and the time it took to write gives me High Hope for your future success in life because you saw a problem and set out to solve it. That puts you farther ahead than most because most want to blame others and live with their problem yet you not only solved the problem but did not have to unlearn other ways of tying shoes like most people have! All the best to you as you go forward in life with focus and determination to improve your lot in life... Best, Matt

[@yowamidesu]

Thank you for this video. I work with horses and my laces love coming undone while I'm in the stalls or leading them out/in. Because of them frequently coming undone my foot would move around inside more than it should and I would get corns and calluses on top of destroying a few pairs from the inside out. I finally had enough and searched for how to tie work boots and this was the first thing that caught my eye. Just a few hours later and they're as tight as I originally tied them whereas I probably would have had to re-tie them at least once or twice by now.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're sure welcome yowamidesu... kudos for learning this method and putting it to use so quickly. Once you commit this method to muscle memory I guarantee your loose-lace days are over! 😁😎 Best, Matt

[@cassieb1860]

You are now officially my hero FOREVER!! Off to show my husband how to properly tie his boots and shoes and hopefully I will never hear him cussing at them in his Marine Corp DI voice!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Anything I can do do help a Marine Corp DI I'm honored to contribute! Please be sweet to him when you share this little tip, OK, a spoonful of honey and all? Best, Matt

[@cassieb1860]

Well, my husband went through an entire day at work and his boots never came untied! IT WORKED!!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Awesome Cassie! Another decisive victory in the ongoing battle with loose laces! 😁😎 Thanks for letting me (and other viewers) know! Best, Matt

[@wothanar8516]

I'm in the military. I have no time to even think, let alone tie my laces. Thanks for the tips!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Once you get this method down to muscle memory you don't have to think about it and it will keep those combat boots tight as long as it needs to! Thx for your service! Best, Matt

[@doellt4753]

You have just made my day! I've had ADHD alll my life. You cannot believe the sheer luxurious feel of being able to tie your own boot laces for the first time in 68 years! I feel so surprised I can do it, I feel a little lightly drunk lol You did a lovely thing there sir, well done! My 'work around' had been slip ons - I even found sturdy slip on boots! - but I couldn't get laceless hiking boots though. It was tiring - and to be honest a little humiliating at times - to be endlessly tying and untying them in the mountains and risking stumbling! Thank you from Northern Ireland!😊 2:27

[@sublimeknight1754]

cant thank you enough for this! just got some new boots and i was completely lost on how to tie them around those three open hooks on top 😂

[@bluefoxcarpentryllc6787]

I first watched this video about a month ago and decided to try out Carolina boots. I ordered a wedge sole, 6 inch, but with the moc toe. Half-way through the first day I was convinced...best boot ever. Whatever they do to make that foot bed, I hope they never change it. Thanks.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

That's cool, Blue Fox... I'm hesitant to make such a strong recommendation for something as individualized as a work boot so it's reassuring to know your feet agree with mine :-) I too hope Carolina never looses sight of why I (we?) buy their boots! Best, Matt

[@thedirtygot9570]

Check out rose anvil video on Carolina boots and you won’t be so impressed!

[@bluefoxcarpentryllc6787]

@@thedirtygot9570 I searched his videos and found one comparing Thorogood to Carolina Moc Toe. What is unimpressive about Carolina boots? I don't understand.

[@pathdoc60]

Thanks for the tip Matt. I have been using a variation of that knot for 5 years that was shown to me by a lady REI employee in their shoe dept in Nevada while on vacation. The variation is this: instead of putting the right or left loop through just once as we have all been taught, put the same selected loop over and through the hole a second time and snug it up. This knot has never failed holding and before using it my laces were always coming untied. I think in essence that is what exactly your knot does by looping the right, then the left through the hole forming, in essence, a double loop. Great tip. Cheers, Michael O’Brien

[@MrAero164]

Good stuff and it's working so far. Thank you for this, greetings from a young man in Greece. Take care!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Greece?! No kidding? How cool is THAT! Thanks for watching and commenting... and for being better with English than I am with Greek! Best, Matt

[@MrAero164]

@@NextLevelCarpentry όχι δεν αστειεύομαι! (it means "i'm not pulling your leg") Cheers 😁😁

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@MrAero164 ευχαριστώ για το μάθημα ελληνικής γλώσσας! Καλύτερα, Ματ

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

roofer here. i am 40 years old and just realized i just learned to tie my laces. God bless you. thank you. p.s. I'll give those Carolinas a chance on my next purchase.

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

liked and subscribed!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks @@FranciscoMarcialA I was about your age when I learned this trick too... it's worth swallowing your pride to learn new things, right? Hope you like the Carolinas if you try 'em. I've found that people either love 'em or hate 'em because it seems like a personal preference thing... kindof like Chevy GMC Ford and RAM?

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

it also comes off like butter lol nice!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@FranciscoMarcialA That's the BEST part!

[@shahar85]

I tried! It works! Thank you! 35 years I did such a simple thing wrong.....

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Crazy, isn't it Shahar?! Don't feel badly, I spent closer to 45 years 'doing it wrong'. My shoes never fell off but it sure was annoying re-tying so often... Best, Matt

[@Pomisher]

Have to say, this tie is exactly what I needed. Probably saved me from a nasty trip. Thanks!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

The beauty of it is in its Simplicity and effectiveness, isn't it? Thanks James for watching and commenting... enjoy frustration free walking and Hiking from now on. 😁😎

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Holy Crap, you are psychic - just today I had to stop to re-tie my work boots a couple of time while cussing the round shoelaces that never stay tight. Had no idea that tonight some master carpenter would teach me how to tie my shoes. My mom would be proud of you! Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks - you just did, Matt.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

If I wasn't such 'an old dog' when I learned this shoe-tying trick I'd think you were just pandering to me😁😂 but it is pretty amazing how we can 'get too soon oldt undt too late schmart' and go through life without this sort of thing, right? Best, Matt

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

With your permission, I am going to do one of my 3 Minute Overviews of tying shoelaces as you demonstrated. I will then put a link on the screen and in the description to your video and, hey, maybe you can sell a pair of the work boots you like. I am not monetized by Amazon or KZbin but try to drive viewers to channels I like.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Go for it... your audience will appreciate it and so will I. If you read comments below you'll see a couple other methods that could be similarly simple and effective, just different, that I wasn't aware of. I still like 'mine' the best but might have adopted one of the others had it presented itself in my 'teachable moment'. Thanks! Best, Matt

[@otel155]

You sir are one of my favorite channels.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for letting me know, Steve, it's reassuring to learn I must be doing a few things right although, at times, I have serious doubts. Doubts about video production, not carpentry/woodwork :-) Best, Matt

[@rolandgee4515]

Finish Carpentry TV recommended your channel. Love all your tips. This shoe lace knot is great, much better than double knotting my shoes. Thanks

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for following up on that great shout out at FCTV... welcome! Best, Matt

[@emiliohernandez3523]

It's always good to learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharing

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're most welcome, Emilio... hope you can put it to use. Best, Matt

[@sennest]

Forgot to say - what a cool way to tie laces! I'm going to give it a shot! Thank you!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey, thanks, Sennest... the lace method really does work remarkably well for how simple it is. I donned the 5-10 mountain bike shoes (shown at 2:50 in the video) just this afternoon and went on a respectable 10 mile ride on gnarly singletrack without a wisp of worry the entire time :-) Thanks for your comments here! Best, Matt

[@mc4kvb]

After all these years I’ve been tying my shoes wrong!!! Who would have “thunk it”!! Good tip Matt, thanks, I’ll give it a try if my laces are long enough.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Lace tying is not right or wrong but this method is definitely better! :-) Make sure you teach it to your shop buddy too (or maybe he'll be the one teaching you?)... he'll remember you for it forever! Best, Matt

[@mc4kvb]

Next Level Carpentry I did it this morning on my tennis shoes and it worked the.........third time, lol. Thanks for the tip Matt!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hope that means you got out for a walk in those tennies on a nice warm spring day? You're welcome, Becky!

[@cheewurz]

Matt...I can just visualize you wearing your Carolina Boots while making your Sketchup Video's! Which if you folks haven't seen yet are a must see! I just can't say enough about how very very well done they are.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Funny visual picture, cheewurz... me wearing workboots on The Digital Jobsite where the lumber's straight, the weather's great... and there really IS a board stretcher... kzbin.info Oh, wait, now there 'really is' a board stretcher at Next Level Carpentry too! :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJi2Z2CFZ6aDjbs&lc=z22ldpgrcmjyi50j304t1aokggj1oae2xmiyrvydidzhbk0h00410 Truth be told I wear slip-on slippahs for THOSE videos but if boots were necessary I'd be wearin' my Carolinas. Thanks for your comment and making reference to The Digital Jobsite... means a lot to me! Best, Matt

[@Itstheoutputs]

Hi Matt. I thought I was the only person OCD enough to research how to tie shoes or do a video on it. But here’s what I found. One, if you finish tieing and the laces are going north south not east west they are more likely to untie. Two, if you wrap the laces right over left and right over left before you do anything fancy, you’ve got a great chance of staying tied (as long as you don’t end up north south). It turns out that the only thing that matters is how much friction you create with the laces. It looks like you have a lot of friction in your knot. I love your videos because of all the details you include. Do most of your tips and details come from your own experience or do you find yourself passing on knowledge from others you’ve learned from? Either way keep up the good work.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey WeAreFuller, most of "my stuff" comes from my own experience but that experience is interacting with many, many other people who have gleaned, developed or discovered lots of great stuff in their own right. So what you see here is an amalgamation of things I've picked up from others and, in most cases, refined and developed into a method or process that I feel takes the prior art to a 'next level' or morphs into a new thing. The shoelace tying method for work boots is a perfect example. I learned it for tying rock climbing shoes from my technical face climbing mentor Adam P. Adam learned it from his mother in law, of all people', who is completely unlikely to ever climb rock or don workboots. Such is the nature of 'carpentry'. Best, Matt

[@staticdaniel8326]

This shoe method really works! Thanks man it's a very useful video.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Kind of surprising that something so simple can really be so effective, right?! Best, Matt

[@stevenweightman1688]

Imma give you a follow, I didn't do it exactly right but pretty sure they are gonna stay tied. Thanks for the video.

[@sennest]

Matt, you've been reading my mind! I've been looking for a new comfy boot and that all leather should stand up to welding and grinding as well. Your channel is a one stop for everything - including clothing! Many thanks, yet again!!!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

sennest, If only I could claim clairvoyance! ;-) I've done plenty of metal work in the shop and these boots are great for standing on concrete for hours on end. Keep in mind that the light-colored edges of the sole gets pretty grimy around the grunge of welding and grinding... you're feet will stay happy but your fashion coordinator might gripe :-) Also, for metalwork, I use a Milwaukee 'dry cut saw' (you can see it in the Newel Post Installation video) which flings little metal shavings all around. Those chips like to stick into the soft but durable sole of these boots and would be a problem if you later walk on a wood floor without making sure they're clean. Worst is the little 'fingernail clippings' left by a sheet metal nibbler! I suppose they'll imbed in any boot sole but maybe more in these. Despite these caveats I use and love these boots and think you would too if they fit your foot in the first place. Next I'm doing a video on the latest designer bags for carrying cordless tools... paisley is a big hit this year! :-) Best, Matt

[@scootalong4254]

Holly molly! This really works! Thank goodness for that. Now I am going to show all of my friends

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Crazy how simple and effective it is, right? Pls share the video with all of your friends on social media? Thx!

[@oleksandrpapizhuk3215]

The laces on my hiking boots kept me annoyed since I bought them. Needed to re-lace my boots 3-4 times a day (each) I tried this method and voila, they holded entire day. I use this knot ever since (took me a week to get it in my finger memory, considering I was using different knot for couple of decades :)) Thank you, Matt for this useful video 👍

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're sure welcome Olekssndr... amazing how effective this simple knot is! Takes a bit of time, as you say, to commit it to memory but it will now serve you for a lifetime as it has me... Best, Matt

[@KenBinCT]

Wow I'm 57 years old and finally learned how to tie my shoes.. Thanks.. 👍🏻

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I know what you mean KenBinCT... it was tough enough to admit when I learned this in my late 40's! Brings to mind a favorite quote: the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago... the next best time to plant a tree is TODAY! :-) Best, Matt

[@francismccabe3265]

Got you beat at 58 KenBinCT; but never too late.... I tied my shoes with this new knot even before the end of the vid, cause I knew any info on this site would be spot on! Love it already. Matt, thanks also for the tip on the Carolinas. Both pairs of my Red wings were on their last legs 2 years ago (probably 6 years old at that time). At the store, they didn't even carry the F width any more without special order and 3x the price I paid for the originals. Nothing in the store fit, so I've been trying to get a few more feet out of the Reds while generally being unsuccessful in other shoe departments. My combats fit well, and make good work boots, but kinda heavy. I'll be looking for a place to try on the Carolinas. I also want to thank you again for the way you produce your channel which I found only a couple weeks ago: to the point, packed with info, no fluff and good humor. Would have taken you for ex-military. I always watch the vids to the end, plus read all the comments. I looked at a few other channels over this last weekend. Many were well videographed, but were too short to contain comprehensive info, filled with fluff, and loaded with nasty comments. Keep doing what you are doing!!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@francismccabe3265 Hopefully you can 'test drive' a pair of Carolinas before committing... everyone's feet and preferences are a bit different leaving some to swear by 'em and some to swear at 'em and I'd hate to have you be the latter on my word.😁 Thanks for your video assessment too... you wouldn't know this but video production has been extraordinarily frustrating in recent times between camera, audio, computer and post production video editing issues all gathered in a perfect storm of aggravation. Without engaged viewers like you who 'get it' it can be tempting to bail on the whole KZbin thing. It's comments like yours that provide motivation through tough times and are most appreciated. Best, Matt

[@rlund3]

I love to learn to do, and not to do, things. I love the video and I hope other people watch this video to learn a new better way to tie shoes.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks rlund3... I really appreciate your comment and 'promotion' of this video. If you adapt this method for tying laces I'm confident it will become your 'go to' method as it has become mine. Funny; ever since I learned this method 15 years or so ago I tie it automatically but it was a real challenge to consciously think through the actual process and write out a script to show/explain how I've been doing it for so long. :-) Best, Matt

[@briansandlin2039]

Thank You! I have been working for a RR contractors for almost 20 years. My boots come untied often. It is challenging enough just to walk on the track ballast.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I think you'll be glad you found and learned this little trick... I've used it for decades on construction sites and hikes in rough terrain and it works all the time!

[@imtimrich]

I tied my boots today with your idea, WOW never came loose all day. First time ever they stayed tied and tight all day...

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

WHOOOOTTT!! Ain't that just cool? Sounds like you're just as surprised at how simple and effective this method is as I was when I first learned it. Thanks for commenting T Rich, much appreciated! Best, Matt

[@cognitor900]

Being forced to be a “double-knotter “ I’m more than happy with your honest approach and I finally learn how to do these damn laces!! Your editing skills are getting better too. Thanks

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Cognitor: Ain't it crazy that a knot that's twice as easy to tie and 3 times easier to untie holds as well? I'm always amazed! Thanks for letting me know your 'rating' on my video editing skills and for your patience while I work to improve! The goal is to produce better quality videos more frequently but unfortunately, at this time, increasing one has a direct negative effect on the other... but it's gettin' there! Best, Matt

[@cognitor900]

Next Level Carpentry Well after a couple of weeks of fumbling practice I think that I got it....least ways a functioning version! AND IT WORKS A TREAT!! Thanks Matt.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey Cognitor, old habits die hard, right? Glad to hear you've made progress... now it's just a matter of time until it's ingrained... then you'll have trouble remembering the 'old way' like I do :-) Best, Matt

[@Kiwigd]

All respect.. another great tip, much appreciated. I’ve been wearing a ‘moc toe’ Thoroughgood which I can assure you is the most comfortable work boot I’ve worn in the past 30 years. Love em’..

[@DaveBowman345]

Next time we go hiking, Matt, you'll see this method on my KEENs. Great video... on tying shoelaces, no less!! I hope to never grow too old to learn something new. 👍 👍 👍

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Lookin' forward to it M... always an enjoyable event! Best, Matt

[@lincolndickerson1293]

First I always appreciate a new trick, this is a great new trick. As a long time hiker another trick is to go over the cleat first and around out the bottom. This creates a bite at every cleat which also prevents laces from changing position and coming untied. Using both methods together maybe overkill but both are simple easy and cost nothing in time or effort so why not? Over all effectiveness the technique shown here is probably more effective. Thanks

[@CordCrenshaw]

Another good video, thanks and hope to see this channel grow.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're welcome, CC... participation (and subscriptions, thank you) from viewers like you are what fuel the growth we both hope for! Best, Matt

[@austinpatrick2682]

I'll give this a try. Currently I wear front-lace side-zipper boots. I tie them about 4 times a year with an ugly tripple knot when they come loose. Next time they come loose I know how I'm gonna tie them. I like the boots you featured and I'm even considering them, but I'm spoiled with the zipper right now. Especially for my work it's practical to have a boot I can take off so easily when I go inside a nice house from nasty weather and forgot my boot covers or take on and off in the dead of winter with bulky gloves on. Plus the pairs I have worn have been extended well up the leg for great ankle support, I haven't rolled an ankle EVER with these style of boots on (which is impressive believe me)

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I think you'll like the knot Austin but consider carefully if you're thinking about trying the Carolinas... they're great for me but foot comfort is definitely a personal thing and I wouldn't want you disappointed in my preference. I have a pair of clog-type slip ons that I use for jobs on 'nice houses' when lace-up boots aren't practical to take on and off all the time. Sounds like your zip ups work well and I'd hesitate to switch to anything that could cause a rolled ankle... they're no fun ever! Best, Matt

[@GraceEagle5]

Effective and simple. Thanks for the tip! Now I can really enjoy my hiking boots with hooks!

[@marshaallen3965]

I love that knot. Thanks. I have yet to have it even come loose...👍🏻

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Glad to hear it Marsha... Best, Matt

[@frederickbanjoman9482]

I have watched a number of videos, showing parisian,Verlutti and who knows what.Some go too fast, others confuse. You are clear, keep it amusing but get the message across. I do hope Carolina let you keep the demo boots. In return for your ad (stretching here across the pond 4000 miles) a man deserves his pay. So, Thank You Sir.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for watching and commenting on this one Frederick, Carolina did 'give' me those fine boots as a gesture of appreciation for doing this video. I've worn them a good deal since doing this video and you can see how well they've held up keeping my feet comfortable (with secure laces) if you look for them in the recent video made 4 YEARS after the fact: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXyteaZqodOibq8 Best, Matt

[@rcnewflyer5811]

I am definitely gonna try this method I have come to be very particular about my boots and fit. I grew up wearing a size to big till about 4 yrs ago I am 28 yrs old. I've done logging, worked in machine shops, mechanics, worked as a carpenter, roofing, and a great fitting pair of boots are key to these jobs esp if you wear them even when you're not working. But the tieing has been a big issue for me. When u loop to make the bunny ears the laces always loosen on me and creates a loose tie no matter how hard I've tire this would happen. I have even snapped laces in half trying to keep them tight it is very frustrating at times. Thank you for sharing your technique

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Let me know how this works for you... from decades of using this method for tying a wide range of boots myself I can pretty much say that if it DOESN'T work for you, you're doing it wrong 😉😎. Pay close attention to the technique as I show it. Once you get the hang of it you don't even have to think about it when tying them and you'll reduce accidental un-tie events by nearly 100%... Best, Matt

[@reverend3578]

And suddenly I don't hate my new Timberlands anymore.....god bless you good sir, I needed that!

[@richardolvera842]

Just the video I need, very simple knot definitely trying this one out.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

If it doesn't work and provide knots that stay tied all day, you're doing it wrong😎 It might take a bit of focused practice to adopt a new technique for lace tying but I can attest that it's worth the effort... Best, Matt

[@_BlueCollarGamer]

carolinas are great! Ive been in them for the last 3 years! probably wont ever leave them. They last me longer than red wing, irish setter, and other high end brands and they are usually even (not much) a little bit cheaper than an irish setter or redwing. i get a 6 inch carolina with com toe and its got the skirt or aprin whatever you would call it down above the toe. Great Boot! Great recommendation

[@janatako_aawaj]

That literally saved me missing the train today which I usually miss due to spending extra minute tying up the boots lace in the middle of running.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Great story... since you'll never have to re-tie your laces again I hope you can sleep or relax for that extra minute from now on! 😁😎

[@timharris9823]

I'm glade this worked for people and you were able to help so many. I would like to point out that when you demonstrated how most people learned to tie there shoes you still tied the shoe wrong. You only needed to loop under the ear instead of over. I watched you tie a granny knot instead of a square knot. A large number of people tie there shoes wrong only because they tie a granny knot instead of a square knot. By doubling through the loop the way you do forces the knot to come out somewhat square.

[@indomitusEvehementis]

Great video! I’ve been doing the very dame method for a while… …about 5 minutes. After watching your video.

[@edverbic7103]

Thanks Matt... I just might pick up a pair

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I really like the boots but everyone's different Ed, so make sure you can try 'em on with an option to return, OK? The knot is good on everything with laces though so it's a keeper! 😀😎 Best, Matt

[@DankBombCroosh]

Carolina makes the best boots.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

For sure!!

[@clydeperrine2959]

I like your method a lot because it is simple. I found another method to be as simple. Tie a normal knot you were taught as a kid with two loops showing. Then tie those two loops together with a simple overhand knot. To untie, simply pull one of the loops out of the knot, then untie as normal. This also helps if your laces are very long as it removes the extra length that tends to get caught on something.

[@s1vrbck_fitness]

Trying this knot on my new Salomon’s tomorrow. Thanks!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Should work great... I tied LaSportivas and Vasques with them for YEARS with perfect performance every time! Best, Matt

[@jeremynguyen6049]

You are funny, I was laughing when you showed the slip on pair. Great tips, like always love to learning things from you.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for your comments, Jeremy... glad to know you're not put-off by a bit of nonsense tossed in occasionally... I worry about viewers abandoning Next Level Carpentry for such silliness if they're watching for serious carpentry content but seems I just can't help myself... Best, Matt

[@carguy2011100]

Really work like this method used it on my work shoes and boots they stayed tied all night thanks,

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hope this means you work a night shift and not that you wear your work boots to bed😁😎 Best, Matt

[@darrellmothiversen5129]

first, cross the laces left over right tuck, the left lace under the right, try doing it twice or a second time, you will find out this holds the tie in place, and take up slack these next two steps make all the difference cross the laces a second time going right over left this time to form a loop now poke a bend of the right lace down through the loop next to the same with the left lace but poke the bend up through the loop now you should have to rabbit ears poked through the loop simply pull on the rabbit ears and tell the knot is tight and you're good to go!!! I copied pasted the transcript so I could add my own suggestion.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Nice transcript Darrell... I've pinned it for the benefit of other viewers... and myself! You definitely have the steps and noteworthy notes down pat! Would you consider giving it a thorough edit to correct minor typos (do the same next time instead of to the same...), separate into sentences and add punctuation? I could do it but that would be plagiarizing😉😎 and you're obviously better at such things than I am... Best, Matt

[@michaelbaessler8982]

I tied my low top boot-like shoes about 3 weeks ago this way. I'm the kind of person who just comes home and slips his shoes off without untying them, and let me tell you, this keeps tied. I have not once had to re-tie them unless I'm showing someone how awesome this way of tying round laces is. This is one of the most helpful videos I've found. Thanks so much!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Ain't it great?! You're quite welcome, Michael. BTW The only time mine come undone is when I accidentally step on a lace or at the end of the day when I untie them on purpose... Best, Matt

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

My respect for you shot to another level looking at those fivetens

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Noyce... pedaled many a mile of singletrack with those grippy 5-10's keeping my feet stuck to flats! 😉👊😎

[@Em6726]

Great video and great looking boots by the way.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks... the are STILL my favorite boot. FYI I've had to buy my last 4 pairs online because local merchants, in their infinite wisdom, don't carry them. Go figure? Best, Matt

[@edhammers571]

Excellent way to keep your laces secure all day long

[@yolondafowler3273]

Thanks a millon. Now I can really enjoy my boots.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

I do believe you will... this little trick makes all the difference!

[@lilcyolo]

Thank you sir! I just started wearing boots recently and them coming untied has been my biggest problem.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're quite welcome. This should solve your loose laces problems for a lifetime... as I tell others "if this doesn't work, you're doing it wrong!"

[@marloscampos1748]

I so appreciate this, thank you very much for sharing. This is really great!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're welcome Marlos,,, your re-tying days are OVER! 😎

[@lfcbpro]

just a small add-on people may find helps, take the "rabbit ears" and snag them under the top three catches, you know the ones I mean, that way no loops to get caught on anything and snag your foot. Tip from an auto worker and it has saved me a few times I would say. Cheers Matt

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

thanks for adding a great tip C B... sure to save others an accident, or an annoyance at least! Best, Matt

[@mattberg6816]

Great tip I’ve always just rubbed a bit of wax on them and had great results

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Interesting... I can see that working. Best, Matt

[@codytaber6304]

Good idea for a video and good information. I'm definitely going to try that brand and style of boot next time I'm in need.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey Cody, at least give 'em a try... even though they'll fit everyone's foot a bit different. Even if you choose something else you owe it to your foot to feel that cushiony insole! :-) Not sure what's up but most shoes I wear a 9~9.5 regular but in the Carolina I love the way a 8.5EE fits... weird, huh? I like my toe close to the tip of the shoe when walking walls, roofs, etc because it lessens the potential trip hazard for me. We had 6~8" of snow just a week ago and a 16 degree night but I went on my first single track mountain bike ride today... go figure. Hope weather breaks for you so you can tear into your reno! Best, Matt

[@averyj.steele1074]

Good to know. I would add that leather laces solve this problem almost by themselves, at least they did for me. No knots, no special tying, just thick, burly leather laces. Works like a charm.

[@DJ-rh4js]

Big thanks man I never could keep my laces tied on my work boots tried your method this morning my laces stayed tied all day

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You betcha DJ... works like a charm, right?! Best, Matt

[@LbLizard]

i’m starting a carpentry course last week and it’s very interesting

[@chipatchison5971]

Such a simple paredyme shift! Thanks.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

That it is, Chip! Thanks for commenting and subscribing... I really appreciate it!! Best, Matt

[@EasyOgre]

I almost didn’t watch the video when I saw the belt your wearing. Fortunately I still watched.

[@waynemorrison9905]

I thought this was going to be another board stretcher but this was great info.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Sorry to disappoint Wayne but there is only ONE BS1000... anything else is just a weak immitation :-)

[@David_Powell]

I forget when I learned to tie shoelaces, but I'm guessing I've be doing it for about 65 years, so it's taken a few days of repeating the left over right mantra, and stopping myself forming a loop after the initial knot, but I've got the hang of it now. I just have to find a way to keep the first knot tight to the shoe while I fiddle with the loops!. You're right, they stay tied! However, sometimes I find that untying forms a knot - I suspect the end drops through the loop at some point in the day. Persevering...

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're on it, David! Your comment is EXACTLY the scenario I experienced albeit when I was a decade or so younger. Old habits, especially ones as ingrained as tying shoes, are hard to break... but usually well worth the effort, right? I don't have trouble keeping 'the first knot tight... while fiddling' anymore, but I used to too... just a matter of getting quick and efficient with the whole sequence. Sounds like you're well on your way to a complete paradigm shift! :-) And your suspicion about the untying knot is correct... if an end drops through you end up tying an interesting new knot while untying the first one. Helps to pull the ends so they're a bit longer than the loops which makes them less likely to slip through a loop. Best, Matt

[@andrewcady9443]

You can add an extra loop to the bottom overhand knot as well, which will help keep it from slipping while being tied. This overhand knot with an extra loop can be called a "surgical half-knot" as there are various knots with "surgeon's" in their name that involve the extra loop. Here is a version of the surgeon's shoe tie that is like Matt's except that the extra loop is used both top and bottom and the entire second twist is on the bights: www.animatedknots.com/shoesurgeons/index.php I think Matt's version is a little better since it makes a tighter knot and probably easier to untie too.

[@death66663]

Thank you very much I appreciate this method

[@enwz96]

what a life changing info, thank you!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're quite welcome... surprising how simple things like this make such a BIG difference, right?

[@peterjackson2632]

Fantastic! Now I'll have to practice it

[@BULL3TMAN150]

Thanks for the wisdom my older friend

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

Nice, I like the Danner Bull Run Cristy 6'' work boot and the best part is they are recraftable.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Gotta go with the boots your feet like most Charles... best part is that this method for tying laces works great regardless of brand 😎 Best, Matt

[@danvanhoose6783]

I like the toes on those boots.good info.

[@sukhcharansingh6310]

Thanks old man…. Best way ever

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Youbetcha, Sonny... hope your laces stay tied on the playground! 😉🤣😎

[@SeymourKitty]

I was actually looking for tips on how to wear your laces loose

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Second video I watched today that talked about Carolina Boots. Need to look into them as I have yet to find good comfortable boots for a good price.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey Tom, these boots have doubled in price since the first pair I bought but I guess that's relative so $125 +/- might still be considered 'a good price'. You might be like me in that price is less of an issue when quality and comfort are involved (don't tell Carolina I said that) because I wouldn't wear uncomfortable boots if they were given to me. Let me know if/when you get a chance to try 'em? BTW I've never tried on any other Carolina boots so I have no basis for comparison. Thanks for commenting! Best, Matt

[@chrisboyd7836]

Great boot I'm trying this today

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

The boots can be a personal preference thing but tying the laces? You'll be glad you did, Chris. Best, Matt

[@Simon-80]

Great and simple

[@briannewton3535]

I will be trying this out

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Takes a little practice to put this into muscle memory but once it's there you'll probably find it a lifetime habit as I have! Best, Matt

[@_madsoul_]

I hate to admit this but for years I've been having a problem with my boots always coming untied. Thanks for this video.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

You're not the first or last to make that confession... said it myself at about 45 years of age and believe it's a perfect case of 'better late than never'! 😎

[@bigbreno7]

I use a square knot a lot and it never comes untied, but that becomes a problem when I need to get my boots off. I can't believe I've never thought of putting a loop through instead of the tail end to finish off the knot. Thanks for the tip.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

For being so simple it's a real game changer! Never thought of it the way you describe it but that's basically all it is: a square knot with loops instead of tails... aMAZing!

[@joewrosenthal00]

I tried this knot, and found two things: 1) The knot works perfectly and unties more easily than what I have been using, a double-knot. 2) Do it once and you’ll discover it’s fool proof, because there is only ONE WAY that you can make the “rabbit ears”! Thanks!!!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for that testimonial Joe... the 'unties more easily' is the best part, right? Best, Matt

[@shawnlandry9567]

I personally love my chippewa super loggers a bit on the expensive side but they are super comfortable, they've also saved my feet quite a few times

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Seems you've gravitated towards a favorite too... are you wearing them for carpentry/construction or a different occupation? Bottom line is you gotta go with what your feet tell you THEY like, right? :-) Do you think this method for tying laces will help you out? I like it for every shoe type and purpose and wonder if you'll give it a try... Best, Matt

[@shawnlandry9567]

Next Level Carpentry i work for Jackson lumber and i like to tuck my laces in so them coming completely untied doesn't really happen but i hope your method will prevent them from loosening up on me

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Hey Shawn, the knot will keep laces from loosening but, in a logging environment, nothing will keep them from coming untied if they snag on twigs while limbing or scrambling through undergrowth so tucking them is a good idea for what you're into. Curious: is that Jackson Lumber out of Jackson Hole by any chance? If so I say you're a lucky guy to be out in that environment on a daily basis... I LOVE it out there! Best, Matt

[@cheewurz]

Matt...IMHO every Tradsperson out there should have Sketchup in their Toolbox along with your series of Sketchup Tutorials. I have scoured KZbin for Sketchup Tutorials and found yours to be the BEST! Not a bunch of "Yack, Yack, Yack...Look at Me...I'm so Smart!" The Flow is Perfect, to the Point and On-Topic every Video. Your Shetchup Video's made me Proficient without much effort in Googles Free CAD Program: Sketchup :)

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks cheewurz, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on SketchUp with other Next Level Carpentry viewers. I don't know how I managed without SketchUp for so many years...kind of like imagining life before email and smart phones... we got by somehow but things sure took longer. You somehow survived the music track on some The Digital Jobsite tutorials that other's couldn't bear so I'm thankful for that too :-) Best, Matt

[@andrewcady9443]

Took me a while to find those sketchup tutorials... they're on a different channel... here's a link for anyone else looking kzbin.info/door/BWzq8RebspsaW-opjo2vxg and thanks Matt! I've learned a lot from you

[@hakanuzumcu4754]

this is similar to the "ian's secure" knot. I've been using it recently and it never unties! thanks.

[@billeybop]

Placed on my fb page. Another great share!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Thanks for your comment and sharing, Billeybop! I don't do much with instagoogltwitface so any sharing you do is much appreciated! Take care, Music Man! Best, Matt

[@SmokeFlame1]

Great way to tie a knot in your hockey skates too, thought the lacing style is usually different.

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

'Zactly, SmokeFlame! Thanks for your comment... Best, Matt

[@chipshot442]

Hey Matt, I have always used the old double knot which does not come apart very often but I have to give this one a try. Thanks for the Carolina boot demo, I have been through Red Wings, DieHards, Nautilus, Keen, and more through the years. I have yet loved any one of these to keep buying the same one. Some I liked with black soles, but then you are marking up interior floors. Some have too large traction on the bottom and it tracks mud into the house for days, lol. It seems to be a no win situation. Lately I have been getting the slip on's so I can take them on and off going in and out of the house, but you know that stinks too. I am going to try these Carolinas on your recommendation since you haven't been wrong about anything since I have been watching your videos, lol. All the best, keep the videos coming, Al from Maryland

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Sounds like a good plan, Al. You're going to love the 'new' simpler knot, that I'm sure of! Might take a few times to make it routine... habits being what they are... but worth the concentration for the change. Make sure you like the way they fit/feel on YOUR feet though. I had a pair of hiking boots that I could take out of the box, slip on, and go for a 10 mile hike: no blisters, no problem. Recommended them to a hunting buddy and he hated 'em; just didn't get along with his feet! Wouldn't want that to happen to anyone with these Carolinas based on my recommendation... although I thoroughly believe they're worth attentive consideration. I'll never understand corporate manufacturing think; sometimes they come up with a perfect product and, for no apparent or conceivable reason, continually update, change, modify and alter until the original product is unrecognizable. In the 20 or so years I've worn these (one pair each 3~5 years) they've changed the sole itself, they fast-lace eyelet things and the insole a couple times. I still love 'em but fear they'll make some 'tweak' someday that will take them off my 'favorites' list. Thanks for your confidence in Next Level Carpentry stuff... I strive to keep from disappointing viewers like you so be sure to let me know if I ever miss the mark? :-) Best, Matt

[@earndog71]

Love your video, works great

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Cool, Ernie... thanks for letting me know. FWIW Even though this video is 4 years old I use this little trick to this day...

[@chocolateninja2574]

Thank you. Bought my first pair of work boots and thought the hooks were decorative

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Hey, I’m glad this popped up in my recommendations again, I’ve been wanting to thank you for this tip! Never could keep my shoes tied until I ran across your video, thank a bunch!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Glad it popped up in your recommendations again too Cornelius... crazy how such a simple trick works so well, right? I always use it and do a ton of hiking and working without loose laces! Best, Matt

[@corneliuscrewe677]

@@NextLevelCarpentry Indeed. I’m not even sure I do it 100% correct, but it never comes loose no matter what. On my Nicks it’s really handy to get the laces tight, keep them tied and pop them on and off the speed hooks. Doesn’t slip a bit👍

[@thisguy6278]

The commentary on the video is ⛽⛽🔥🔥😂😂😂

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

True, but it's NOTHING compared to THIS one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYSmg2aarMZ3itE 🧨🧨🧨😈😇