Main instructional video (about three minutes) showing the "Ian Knot", the World's Fastest Shoelace Knot. Watch
below or
watch on YouTube.
Shoe Tied In Three Seconds
Much shorter video (about five seconds) showing a shoe tightened and tied in about three seconds using the "Ian
Knot". Watch below or
watch on YouTube.
Ian Knot 30th Anniversay, 30-Jun-2012
Medium length video (about one minute) made on the 30th anniversay of the "Ian Knot", recalling how I invented the
knot back on 30-Jun-1982. Watch below or
watch on YouTube.
One-handed variation of my Ian Knot
The Ian Knot can even be tied with one hand! Though not as blindingly fast as the two-handed technique, some people may find it
easier than other one-handed shoelace knots. Watch below or
watch on YouTube.
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Standard Knot
Identical knot using a different technique (much slower).
Mega Ian Knot
Enhanced, more secure variation of this knot (much trickier).