We've had many discussions about tying shoelaces over the years. A number of them have occurred recently. I don't know what brings up subject but what happens is that one of the kids points out that the other ties their shoes differently and why is that. I always say that I showed them both ways, let them practice a little with each and then they chose which one to use. Simple as that. I just recently found out about Ian's Shoelace Site through Yahoo picks and I sent a link to the kids. It seems that there are a more ways to tie your shoes than the two that I know. Ian's knot is supposed to be the world's fastest. I tried it and finally got it after I viewed the animation. It is fast and I might switch to it. I wonder if the kids will switch.