Training Ties®: The 10-Minute Shoe-Tying Solution Every Parent Needs

Training Ties®: The 10-Minute Shoe-Tying Solution Every Parent Needs

Training Ties®: The Patented Checkpoint Technology That Transformed Shoe-Tying Forever
🏆 Patented Checkpoint Technology

The Revolutionary Tool That Holds Your Child's Progress in Place While They Learn

Created by 20-year veteran teacher Bobby Morong after watching thousands of students fail with traditional methods

What Are Training Ties?

Training Ties are patented checkpoint devices made from waterproof vegan leather that physically secure shoelaces at critical failure points.

Unlike any other tool, Training Ties create stable "save points" that hold the base knot and first loop in place—eliminating the #1 reason kids fail: everything falling apart when they adjust their grip.

The Breakthrough: Physical Checkpoint Technology

After the initial knot: Training Ties secure the base, preventing loosening while forming the first loop

After the first loop: Hold the "bunny ear" steady, freeing hands to wrap the second lace

The result: Kids can pause, think, and continue without losing progress—impossible with any other method

20 Years of Classroom Research

Bobby Morong's journey to creating Training Ties

1
The Problem Identified
As a PE and Special Education teacher at Randolph Public Schools (2007-2020), Morong watched students fail repeatedly because laces wouldn't stay in place.
2
Classroom Innovation
He developed techniques using two-colored laces and adult-sized shoes, transforming multi-week units into single-day successes for 90% of students.
3
Training Ties Born
In 2020, when his position was eliminated during COVID, Morong patented his checkpoint system—the only tool that physically holds progress.

Why Training Ties Succeed Where Everything Else Fails

The science behind the breakthrough

26→5 Complex steps simplified
90% Classroom success rate
1 Day vs weeks of practice
0 Start-overs needed

What Makes Training Ties Revolutionary

Features no other tool can offer

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Physical Checkpoints
Small holes with engineered tension that grip laces at exact failure points—holds base knot and first loop securely
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Error-Reduction Learning
Mistakes become localized—if child fumbles step 3, steps 1-2 stay perfect. No catastrophic failure.
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Tension Control
Eliminates need for sustained grip strength—perfect for young hands, low muscle tone, or motor challenges
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Two-Color Lace System
Optional colored laces replace confusing "left/right" with clear "blue/red" instructions
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"I Do, We Do, You Do"
Proven teaching methodology with video tutorials showing exact checkpoint usage
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Universal Design
Specifically engineered for autism, ADHD, dyspraxia—reduces sensory overwhelm and motor planning demands

More Than Shoe-Tying: Foundational Life Skills

What mastery with Training Ties develops

🤲 Motor Development

  • Bilateral coordination (brain hemispheres working together)
  • Asymmetrical hand movements (foundation for writing, cutting)
  • Fine motor precision without exhaustion
  • Visual-motor integration skills

🧠 Cognitive Growth

  • Working memory freed from holding steps
  • Executive function and sequencing
  • Problem-solving without catastrophic failure
  • Procedural learning that transfers to other tasks

❤️ Emotional Transformation

  • From "I can't" to "I did it!" in one session
  • Resilience through achievable challenges
  • Independence that builds self-concept
  • Growth mindset: difficult things ARE possible

Who Uses Training Ties?

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Typical Learners (4-8)
Transform weeks of practice into single-day success
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Special Needs
Autism, ADHD, dyspraxia—checkpoint system provides structure and predictability
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Educators
PE teachers, Special Ed, OTs—proven classroom tool
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Low Muscle Tone
Compensates for weak grip, reduces fatigue
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Motor Planning Issues
Externalizes the plan, reduces cognitive load
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Adult Rehabilitation
Stroke recovery, injury rehab, relearning skills

Educators & Therapists Agree

"In 20 years teaching, I've never seen anything work like Training Ties. The checkpoint system is pedagogically brilliant—it removes every barrier to success."

Jennifer Martinez
Kindergarten Teacher

"Training Ties offloads demands on working memory and bilateral control exactly as OT principles recommend. It's become my primary intervention."

Dr. Rachel Chen, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist

"The predictable structure and reduced sensory noise make Training Ties perfect for my ASD students. No more meltdowns—just success."

Michael Thompson
Special Education Specialist

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Understanding the Technology

How do the checkpoints actually work? +
Training Ties have engineered holes that create precise tension on shoelaces at two critical points: after the base knot and after forming the first loop. These physical checkpoints literally hold each completed step in place, allowing children to release their grip completely without losing progress. It's like pressing "save" in a video game—the work stays secure while they prepare for the next step.
Why is this different from practice boards? +
Practice boards don't translate to real shoes and can't hold progress. Training Ties work ON the child's actual shoe with their real laces. The checkpoint technology physically secures each step, while boards just teach the pattern. Plus, Training Ties address the mechanical problem—laces falling apart—that boards ignore completely.
How does it help special needs children? +
Training Ties was designed by a Special Education teacher specifically for diverse learners. For autism: provides predictable structure and reduces sensory overwhelm. For ADHD: breaks task into achievable chunks. For low muscle tone: compensates for weak grip. For motor planning issues: externalizes the plan into physical checkpoints. The error-reduction design means mistakes don't cause total failure.
What about the two-color laces? +
Optional two-color laces (included) replace confusing "left/right" directions with clear color instructions: "Pull the blue lace under the red lace." This technique, developed by Morong in his classroom, eliminates directional confusion—especially helpful for young children and those with learning differences.

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