Double Shoelace Knot. Also known as the Shoe Clerk's Knot, this is a crude method of making a knot permanent or for consuming excess lace to keep the ends from dragging: Tie a Standard Shoelace Knot, then tie an overhand knot with the finished loops. Double Ian Shoelace Knot.ere's how to tie this basic knot, known as a Half Knot or Overhand Knot. Double Starting Knot. A double starting knot holds tighter, which is great when tying slippery shoelaces or when learning new knots, especially for kids. Begin as for a standard Starting Knot, then loop around and through for a second time.