How To Tie Dress Shoes | Parisian Knot Method

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Shoelaces have a disproportionate effect on the overall look a pair of shoes. A poorly tied pair of laces will not uphold the formal dress look that you want in a well-polished pair of shoes. In this video, Founder Kirby Allison teaches you how to tie your dress shoes using the Parisian Knot.
To perform the Parisian Knot, first, untie your shoes. Then, wrap the shoelaces around each other twice to form a strong base. Then, with your left hand, form the first bunny ear. After that, with your right hand, wrap the shoelace around your finger twice and push the shoelace through the middle where your finger was to create the second bunny ear. Once you have gotten the knot tied, you may need to play around with it to tighten the knot and get it perfect.
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[@Daddypants11]

This is crazy! I developed the habit of trying this knot at the age of 13 with out any instruction. I thought for years I developed a new method lol.

[@mikemartinez8784]

THANK YOU!!! I’ve watched 3 videos on how to tie the Parisian knot and couldn’t figure out what they were doing based on the angles of those videos. Plus, the instructions weren’t very comprehensive either. Your video was super clear and concise! I can finally say, “I get it now!” I love the Berluti knot and can’t wait to try this one now!

[@Ronsta229]

I love these style videos Kirby, mostly because I don't have any! Keep up the great work.

[@douglasspencer745]

I've just started using the Berluti knot, I'll also use the Paris knot, thank you from the Uk, also thank you for supporting English artisan trades 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@allenjohnson5536]

Wow, I’ve been tying my shoes with this knot for the last few months. I have never seen any instructions on the method, just went with what made sense to me. The first part is a setup to a surgeon’s knot which has high friction and doesn’t slip; the second part adds even more friction and makes a very secure, but easy to untie, knot. Glad know it has a name: the Parisian knot.. Thanks for the very clear video as it makes it easy to follow. Also loved the video on the Berluci knot, I’ll be trying that one soon.

[@richardharris.]

Loved your son, so cute. Bless Him

[@nmccw3245]

Thanks Kirby. My new Johnson & Murphy’s are bar laced and Parisian knotted thanks to you.

[@shoubiaokuang747]

Nicely set up video. I love the background music, the deco, the shoes, even the leather mat used to hold the shoe shows effort being put into to ensure every inch looks perfect ! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AnujGupta-ux3ln]

Just tried and it looks amazing! And certainly feels neater and stronger than the usual single knot I’ve been trying. Guess will know in another few hours how well it holds..

[@k.b.bezdicek9137]

Nice job! Just learned the Berlutti knot from you and now I am trying this...keep up the great work!

[@AlUnderwood]

Thanks! You just taught an old dog a new trick! I'll be wearing it out tonight to a vintage dress birthday party. Cheers!

[@karenmcmullen9884]

Well done video...specifically answered my questions about keeping waxed shoe laces tied primarily for SAFETY'S sake. Thank you.

[@MyMomSayNoDota]

after days of training with surgeon knot, Berluti knot and Parisian knot, i give Parisian knot full marks. easy, fast, secure and neat.

[@fludrbywest3886]

Thank you for sharing❣️ this is something I can teach my grandsons!! Very good information . Classy it’s much Easier to see with on the lighter shoes like you used for the Berluti Knot . Very nice shoes 💖

[@courtneyswaby3178]

I've learn't a lot since I've been watching your video series and just love these knots for my shoes

[@kirbyallison]

Courtney Swaby The Berluti knot is my favorite!

[@grottonisred6541]

I've been using this knot for years to tie up my sons football boots as they always used to come undone. I christened it a "never knot" as it ..er....never came undone. Great vid , great content.👍

[@gordibito]

I use this knot! Learned it from the Klutz Book of Knots! It’s nice. Will attempt the Berluti next. Thanks

[@chowder6524]

Top notch ……. Fast & easy . Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Tenkterian]

I've been using the parisian knot ever since I've watched this tutorial a year and a half ago and it's by far the biggest improvement to my daily morning routine since learning how to button my trousers myself in kindergarten. No joke. I've been struggling with my shoes becoming untied over the course of the day for more than 25 years, always rejecting the standard double knot because of the added bulk. The parisian knot only takes that extra split second in the morning, does the job and looks great. Thanks, Kirby!

[@jasenharryman3386]

Thank you that very simple to follow instruction. This knot works really well and is easy to do. Great channel

[@kirbyallison]

Great! Glad you're enjoying it!

[@real_fjcalabrese]

Thanks for posting this. This is really helpful.

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks, Frederick. Be sure to check out some of our other videos!

[@SaschaVIE]

Ian's knot. I love it.

[@r.mercado9737]

I have previously seen this knot and actully I like it. Another 5 Stars!

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks!

[@silvertabke88]

Awesome channel!!! I love it. Great job 👍🏼

[@robertbrandywine]

I used the Parisian knot for a few years but then discovered Ian's Secure knot. It's much more, well, secure.

[@604Streetglider]

That is a sweet looking knot and easy to tie, thank you.

[@newinspiration2108]

wow, the quality of your videos and contents are improving every time there's an upload! please keep your informative videos coming!

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks!

[@cracky_wainwright]

Useful and great video. Thanks.

[@qveenissac]

I happened upon your Berluti knot vid and promptly went to seek out your other knot techniques. I've found these extremely handy for women's leather oxfords or dressy leather heeled booties that have a lace up front, particularly those that have a leather lace. Although very thin, leather laces can be more stiff plus the rounded shape with a slick surface makes it so that a traditional bow falls out very easily. My point is...I'm glad someone is sharing solutions for the other persnickety dressers of the world.

[@kirbyallison]

That's great! Thanks for sharing!

[@Goodtimesvideos1122]

I've used this knot since I was 8 years old. My father showed me this on a hunting trip where my boots kept coming untied. Works great never had any problems with my laces coming untied since.

[@idrinkwine]

I've been using this knot for years on kids and adults when their shoes come untied. I have found it also very useful on corsets and bodices when helping my lady friends because it's easily untied later but much more secure.

[@Matty88K]

Nice demonstration of this knot. I switched over to this knot about a year ago, and I no longer find myself retying my shoes several times day. I only suggest that since this is an adult oriented video, and not for kindergarteners, don't talk about "bunny ears". Those are called bights. You form a bight, wrap the other working end around the base of the bight twice, then pass the middle of the working leg through the double loop you just formed to create a second bight. Pull both bights to tighten and dress the bow and voilà! You have zhe Parizien knot.

[@EddyWoon]

Thanks for this great Channel. I have learnt the Berluti knot from your channel a few days ago and have been using it ever since. I have only just viewed this and may try the Parisian knot tomorrow.

[@kirbyallison]

That's great! Let me know what you think of the Parisian Knot vs. Berluti Knot. I find the Parisian Knot easier to tie, but I prefer the look of the Berluti Knot.

[@mohamedamrani7359]

Good job

[@FiliusFidelis]

Unlike the Berluti knot this is really close to how I've always tied my laces, just two extra steps, looks very easy, thanks.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Beautiful shoes !!!

[@kirbyallison]

Yeah! These are a great pair!

[@phillipcar4805]

Great video!

[@brogle437]

I use this knot everyday for my boots!

[@LocoDirewolf]

I've been tying my shoe laces like this for years and I didn't know that it had a special name

[@Sfbaytech]

I love that statement “so your shoelaces don’t break during that important meeting...” 😂 This must be a very physical meeting. Anyway nice video. 👍

[@MoidNouman]

It's happened today with me ☹️

[@neo214]

@@MoidNouman What kind of meeting??

[@disturbinthebest8356]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@disturbinthebest8356]

I like the berluti knot... but this one is nice too

[@rimaarts]

i usually tie my shoes using ian knot... :) fastest knot i know, and still looks reasonably nice!

[@numberlover8181]

I use the "square/box" knot. I have a utilitarian background though. I make the initial knot 1 way and then tie the bunny ears in the other direction. Quick, easy, and fairly compact.

[@2D_Stranger]

*after 50 tries* I FINALLY DID IT

[@coyotetrickster5758]

really?...50? that is an impressive level of ineptitude.

[@19241119]

Thank you 👍

[@kubafreak1001]

Thanks man 😘😍

[@AnujGupta-ux3ln]

Hi Kirby Allison. Thank you for sharing this video. I have tried this knot on a couple of pairs so far. While it works well with some, I am facing difficulties maintaining the look and integrity of the knot with a pair of round shoe laces. Any tips or alternatives please?

[@tlockerk]

Would love a slow motion view of these knots to help see them...maybe each side in a contrasting color to make it easier as is done with knitting or other fiber arts> Thanks for the great information!

[@simontrucker3624]

And once again, just like the berluti, I tie left handed so it is the opposite of your instructions....but it still works and looks very smart:_)

[@HoosierRallyMaster]

It's called the "better bow knot" at Ian's website. Most standard shoelace knots fail because they are slipped versions of a square (reef) knot, which really needs to be under constant tension to retain its strength. Effectively, these knots are tied around your foot which is constantly flexing as you walk, so the knot eventually comes undone because the tension goes through a constant cycle of relaxing. The Parisian Knot, however, is tied around a bight in the lace. It is tightened and the tension remains constant. I don't believe it is correct to call this a double knot. A double knot is just adding another knot on top of the square knot which delays its eventually unraveling. The Parisian knot is an entirely different kind of knot.

[@willjack6725]

Great vid, what are the black shoes you use in some of the cut scenes in this vid. I know what the blue pebble grain shoes are but you have a stunning black pair early in the vid too, with a mirror shine. Thank you

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Ah! Thank you for the Berluti knot. Over been trying for years using what is effectively the Parisian knot but without the second wrapover before moving on to the bunny ear part: does that have a name?

[@ManwithAx]

I go over and through twice before pulling tight. I'll have to try this knot. Thanks for the video.

[@billheslop1093]

Hi. I have used the aldrige knot

[@raulnavarro6469]

Hi,Mr.Allison I just discovered your KZbin channel.The first video that I watched was on the parisian knot.I've been trying this technique for several days that you demonstrated, and I still haven't mastered it yet. 1.Double knot-check. 2.Bunny ears-check. 3.Loop twice-check. 4.Pass lace thru-check. But my knot doesn't look as polished as yours.My question to you is,does the width and length of the shoelace factor in the outcome?Thank you.

[@cszabo8899]

Berluti knot is next level, though.

[@curtanderson7089]

May I know what model are these shoes? Love the pebble grain, just can’t seem to find anything like this in my google searching. Thanks!

[@inhkhuongtran7855]

I usually use Ian knot because I am a heavy sleep-walker =))

[@john7641]

Sorry for the off topic, KIrby!! Which shoe trees would recommend hinge vs tension spring and pro and con of each?

[@billrosich9508]

I use this knot on dress shoes, sneakers, hiking boots, etc.

[@mdimad2549]

I have a full brogue with same colour, what colour belt should i wear? Is black ok?

[@davidmorris6439]

I've been using this knot since I learned to tie my shoes. I thought it was the only way until teaching my children and my wife had been teaching them differently.

[@eturnerx]

I use a standard bow knot with the bow looped through on extra time. It looks a bit like a Berluti without the tails threaded through. The knot hasn't come loose on me yet still pulls out easily. It ties quickly too. The problem is, the knot is asymmetric but I've learned to have my laces a little longer on one side.

[@kirbyallison]

Emmanuel Turner Check our our video on the Parisian Knot. This might be the what you are talking about.

[@TedStarzec]

Do you prefer flat or round laces, 70cm or 60cm, waxed or non waxed

[@MrJamescord]

What shoes are those, great texture and color!

[@kirbyallison]

It is a navy blue pebble grain calf from Saint Crispins!

[@steamgent4592]

@ the hanger project Do you have any Oxford boots? Do you use the bar method for the lower portion or just leave them crossed all the way up?

[@kirbyallison]

I have one pair of balmoral boots, and I use the straight lacing method for the vamp and then cross the laces normally across the upper eyelets.

[@philschiavone101]

I always use the Persian knot. I lace my shoes so the double loop side is longer than the opposite end. The loops and ends, are then the same length.

[@jordanjtbraun]

I am not sure what the name of the knot is, but I picked it up from Tilley Endurables catelogue/magazine that they used to publish. Simply put, you tie your shoe normally, but then pull the rabbit ear through once... Similar but different. It keeps my shoes tied well during the day...

[@Biggun762]

I do either this knot or a surgeons knot

[@timdim174]

Listen to this at 0.75 or 0.50 speed. You will not regret it

[@diogeneslantern18]

Been using this knot for a month now - the one end is ever so slightly shorter than the other, so compensate accordingly

[@alanchelnick8148]

I've begun to use the Parisian knot , finally solves the age old battle of keeping round shoe laces tied. I saw a video of a woman stylist from L.A. and she insisted that you tuck your shoe laces in between your shoe and your sock to hide it. What do you think? I hated it.

[@cyber8275]

anyone know if your laces should be even for this or should one be longer than the other?

[@pyewhackett1598]

I got this knot from hikers magazine an was taught it was called Surgon's knot...

[@MarkSzorady]

I own s pair of Alden 405 boots. What knot works best with these?

[@kirbyallison]

Mark Szorady Personal preference... Berluti Knot would probably do a better job staying tied

[@MarkSzorady]

Using it on another pair of boots.:) Nice!:)

[@ChuckConnNYC]

This is how I do it

[@farhadulshabbir2936]

Hi Kirby, can you tell me where can I find saphir renovetuer to buy in Toronto downtown?

[@kirbyallison]

Leather Foot might have it. Otherwise, we ship to Canada.

[@kenspencer9895]

I plan to learn and use this knot -- tired of my tenners coming undone . . .

[@roshanbagga1401]

ive been trying this for 10 minutes, still cant figure out the loop on the other side that we have to pull through

[@simpleme1279]

@ 1:18 ~ what brand of the shoe and kind of ladder is it..?

[@kirbyallison]

These are Saint Crispins in a navy pebble grain calf. Beautiful shoes !

[@jasonlamann]

Always use the surgeons shoelace knot, easy and never comes undone.

[@Sasha1234575]

Friday night-30 years ago, i went to the disco. Today i am watching how to tie dress shoes with different knots. Life changes. 🙄

[@paulrobinson9841]

I prefer the berlotti knot

[@sporktek]

I use the Ian Knot myself. I'm trying to teach my kids but I'm not a good teacher.

[@dthomson409]

What do you match blue dress shoes with?

[@kirbyallison]

Anything you would wear black with and most things you could wear brown with. Certainly a less-conservative shoe... has to be worn with confidence! But beautiful and fun.

[@benjaminramosjr.4999]

you can use grey chinos.. you can use grey pants.. or you can use black color denim pants

[@michaelsperanza8818]

I start with a surgeons knot, then tie, what was taught to me as, “the way the Russians tie their shoes!” Works great!

[@buckeye43210]

I use a modified surgeons knot.

[@mharbaugh]

I got so fed up with shoelaces coming undone on dress shoes that I ended up just switching to laceless shoes... I think it's time to go shoe shopping!!!

[@robertbrandywine]

Don't use this knot! Use the Berluti.

[@gabrielblomerus]

When i tie my dress shoes I usually tie them with a "Berluti knot".

[@Mkeeter38398]

You know, my ex used to tell me I tied my shoes in a weird way. Told her that's how I was taught when I was a kid, turns out it's called a Parisian knot lol

[@Nakamura65]

Im used to tie my shoes like this since childhood, the only difference my father taught me to use only one twist instead of two like in this video

[@Prophecy23JC]

0:55

[@charlesball6533]

W

[@willford8475]

1st World problem. I suppose now you'll tell me to get knotted! 😏

[@moukafaslouka4796]

You are cool even though you look uptight!

[@RaySchutz]

this appears similar to the Swedish knot.

[@minombreesmuerte]

I I must be using the wrong laces because the knot looks crooked and crappy lol

[@gregorythomas2674]

Berlutti or bust!

[@Zipperneck.]

Your videos make 'The Elegant Oxford' look like a third-class slouch.

[@morezai3945]

you are doing it so fast that I cannot even follow through at all ! fuck I am so bad at this perhaps ;)

[@kirbyallison]

You can slow down the video in Instagram by clicking the sprocket (settings) in the bottom-right. In our Berlutti Knot video, we learned form this lesson and slowed down the tutorial.

[@tonyjacobs1974]

the berluti knot

[@m.imranshahzad3868]

Different knots are also available...also try different techniques in short time...or do it in animations....video is too long than it's topic..

[@johnvelas70]

fun fact a quadriplegic with no hand function taught herself to tie a "berlutti knot" But I just lace up & tie off my corks in a loggers knot. It's self tightening and at 14 eyelets ain't not going nowhere.