Tips for tying shoelaces the old way
Posted by hickies on June 10th, 2017
Shoelaces are cords that vary from 30cm to 150 centimeters depending on the length required. They are used to tie up shoes onto your feet. They come in pair’s one shoe string for each shoe.
People have experienced painful pressure on their feet because of the need to tie your laces a little bit too tight. The tightness is to help prevent the laces from becoming undone. It can cause the shoes to fit too tightly on your feet and preventing any form of flexibility as you move around. Comfort is a basic need for shoes.
The history
In the old very old times shoes were basically made from leather and tied up with a single leather string to hold it together. Actual laces evolved in the year 1790. Laces were first made of leather or cotton, but modern shoelaces are made of synthetic fibers. They work by being passed through the holes in the shoes; they are then tightened to ensure the shoes fits snuggly on ones foot.
The aglet is a basic part of a shoestring; this is the plastic or metallic sheath at both ends of the string.
Tie the knot
The process of tying a shoelace involves a series of procedures that at times proves to be difficult for the very young and very elderly.
The other issue about tying the knot is ensuring that the knot stays put. Laces tend to become undone when you are busy going about your business. The impact of stepping up and down; the back and forth of walking contributes to it becoming undone. This mostly happens due to a badly tied knot
Tying a knot is a technique that should be taught to a child from a tender age. The factors to consider before you teach them include;
I. Exposure: A child needs to know what kind of shoe needs laces and what kind of lace is suitable for the different kinds of shoes
II. Milestone. A 2 year old child can be taught to untie their laces easily while a 4 year old should be able to tie and
Fine motor skills. How developed and coordinated are the child’s motor skills?
Tips for tying a knot that holds:
Start off by training your child how to thread their laces through the holes.
You can color the two ends of the laces differently so that your child is able to differentiate which string is going to which direction.
Be the best example to them. Encourage them to imitate what you do when tying your shoes.
Find out which type of knot will be suitable to your child’s needs.
Lastly always find opportunities for your little one to be able to practice this more and more.
The bunny ear method of tying your laces is the most common; it involves making two loops, crossing them over each other and then threading one side through the other and finally pulls it tight.Shoelaces for kids
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