The process of tying back laces, referring to the act of securing shoelaces after they have been laced through the eyelets of a shoe, involves a simple and common technique. Here's a breakdown:
- Tighten the Laces: Once you've laced your shoes to the desired tightness, hold one lace in each hand.
- Create a Loop (Bunny Ears): Form a loop with each lace, creating what are often called "bunny ears."
- Tie the Loops Together: Cross one loop over the other, just like starting a standard knot.
- Tuck and Pull: Tuck one loop under the other and pull both loops tight to form a secure knot.
- Adjust: Adjust the loops and the knot to ensure they are even and comfortable.
This method creates a secure knot that prevents the laces from coming undone during normal activity. Some people prefer to create a single loop and wrap the remaining lace around it before tucking and pulling, which can create a slightly different knot but achieves the same basic goal of securing the laces. The core concept is creating a knot that holds the laces in place. The referenced video likely demonstrates criss-cross lacing before you get to this tying stage.
