Ian's Shoelace Site
Every known way to lace and tie a shoe, diagrammed by one Australian for over two decades, including a knot he invented himself.
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How to get the most from it
Ian's Shoelace Site sits in Odd Obsessions under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful, brainy and weird.
About this category: Sites built by somebody who decided to document a single narrow thing completely. Shoelace knots. Candy wrappers. Utterly sincere.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Ian's Shoelace Site: quick answers
Is Ian's Shoelace Site free?
Yes. Ian's Shoelace Site is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Ian's Shoelace Site?
No. You can use Ian's Shoelace Site without signing up for anything.
Does Ian's Shoelace Site work on a phone?
Yes. Ian's Shoelace Site works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Ian's Shoelace Site safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Ian's Shoelace Site take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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