September 06, 2021

[Video Guide] A Guide to Tying Dress Shoelaces [Stay-Tied Knots & More]

動画で解説!革靴の紐の結び方まとめ【ほどけない結び目など】

This article is a guide to tying knots for dress shoelaces.

We introduce basic knots as well as secure, stay-tied knots like the Berluti Knot, all explained with helpful video tutorials.

If you want to learn about lacing methods, please see this article.

[Video Guide] How to Lace Dress Shoes: From Basic to Advanced Methods

Berluti Knot

  • An extremely secure knot, highly recommended for laces that tend to come untied.
  • Compared to a standard bow knot, its appearance is distinguished by two loops passing through the center.

How to Tie the "Berluti Knot" for Dress Shoelaces [Easy-to-Follow Guide with Video!]

Ian Knot

  • The final Ian Knot is identical to a standard bow knot. (Some articles introduce it as a secure knot, but its resistance to coming undone is the same as a regular bow.)
  • It is a much faster way to tie a bow knot; once you get the hang of it, you can tie it in an instant, which is very useful when you're in a hurry.

How to Tie the "Ian Knot" for Dress Shoelaces [Easy-to-Follow Guide with Video!]