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		evilbob93 on July 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What did you recently learn you've been do... I also came to the same realization about the same age a few years ago. There is an article making the rounds that refers to a mathematical proof of shoelace tying last couple weeks that talks about this (https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/math-tie-shoes-corre...) I tried the Ian way once, but didn't like it, but once i figured out that i was grannying my shoes all my life and fixed it, I don't have to tie the loops together like i did all my life.

hndamien on July 17, 2023 [–]

I just tried the "Ian Knot". While innovative for speed it lacks maintenence of tension while tying so it feels like garbage on your feet. 2 stars.

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