One Handed Shoelace Knot. Here's the ideal way to tie shoelaces with one hand: Lace the shoe with the bottom end permanently tied off, then secure the top end with a simple loop knot. Reef Knot. The Reef Knot is basically a Standard Shoelace Knot minus the loops.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.