How to tie shoe laces Tie Shoelaces Using the Double Loop Method Step1Hold one end of the lace in each hand and make an "X" out of the shoelaces by crossing the right lace behind the left lace. Hold both shoelaces in your left hand where the laces cross. Step2Use your right hand to draw the left lace over and behind the right lace, pulling it through the center of the "X" to make a knot that lies flat against the shoe. Step3Create a large loop close to the shoe with each end of the lace and hold the bottom of each loop next to the shoe between your thumbs and index fingers. There should be no space between your loops and the shoe. Step4Make an "X" out of the loops by crossing the right loop behind the left and then transferring both shoelaces to your left hand, just as in Step 1. Step5Draw the left loop over and behind the right loop with your right hand, pulling it through the center of the "X" to make a bow that lies flat against the shoe. Your shoelaces are now tied firmly.