Mystery of why shoelaces come undone unravelled by science.

"Using a slow-motion camera and a series of experiments, mechanical engineers at University California Berkley found "shoelace knot failure" happens in a matter of seconds, triggered by a complex interaction of forces."

Scientists, eh - how could we manage without them?

'shoelace knot failure'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-39573642

 

Sorry but I cannot trust the research on shoe knots by Jesus Sandals U.

 

Let me guess: it involves a complex interaction of guns, global warming and misogyny. Oh, and hate speech. Almost forgot that one.

 

Close but I think it's from vibrations caused by Al Gore and Michael Moore walking together.
University of Berkley?

 

Totally Milo's fault.

 

They become untied because of either poor knot tying and/or poor shoelace design.

Better running shoes have superior laces that stay tied.