How to Tie Sperrys
Fold the lace to form a loop., Twist the loop., Wrap the tail 5 times around the loop., Insert the end of the lace through the loop and pull., Repeat on the remaining laces., Trim the laces.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Fold the lace to form a loop.
Take the left shoe lace of either shoe in your hand.
Fold the lace over itself to create a loop.
Leave a 3 to 4 inch tail on the end of the loop., Place the top of the loop between the thumb and index finger of your non-dominant hand.
With your dominant hand, hold the tail just below the base of the loop.
Tightly twist the loop with your non-dominant hand.If needed, wrap the tail around the loop additional times. , Continue to hold the top of the loop with your non-dominant hand.
With your dominant hand, wrap the tail around the base of the loop 5 times., Grab the end of the lace with your dominant hand.
Thread the end through the loop.
As you pull the end tightly through the loop, use your non-dominant hand to push the knot towards the shoe., Tie barrel knots in the 3 remaining laces. , If the laces are uneven, dragging on the floor, or just look too long, you may trim the laces.
Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut off the excess from the leather laces. -
Step 2: Twist the loop.
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Step 3: Wrap the tail 5 times around the loop.
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Step 4: Insert the end of the lace through the loop and pull.
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Step 5: Repeat on the remaining laces.
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Step 6: Trim the laces.
Detailed Guide
Take the left shoe lace of either shoe in your hand.
Fold the lace over itself to create a loop.
Leave a 3 to 4 inch tail on the end of the loop., Place the top of the loop between the thumb and index finger of your non-dominant hand.
With your dominant hand, hold the tail just below the base of the loop.
Tightly twist the loop with your non-dominant hand.If needed, wrap the tail around the loop additional times. , Continue to hold the top of the loop with your non-dominant hand.
With your dominant hand, wrap the tail around the base of the loop 5 times., Grab the end of the lace with your dominant hand.
Thread the end through the loop.
As you pull the end tightly through the loop, use your non-dominant hand to push the knot towards the shoe., Tie barrel knots in the 3 remaining laces. , If the laces are uneven, dragging on the floor, or just look too long, you may trim the laces.
Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut off the excess from the leather laces.
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