Abstract: An instructional shoelace (20,52) is provided having a shoelace body (26,54) presenting a central section (28) and first and second tie sections (30,32), wherein the first tie section (30) has a distinct, perceptible identifier (34) that serves to distinguish the first tie section (30) from the second tie section (32). Preferably, the second tie section (32) has a pair of spaced identifiers (36,38). In use, the central section (28) is threaded through the eyelets (84) of a tie shoe (82) leaving the first and second tie sections (30,32) extended from the eyelets (84). The tie sections (30,32) are crossed over each other to form a crossing (86), and the second tie section (32) is looped to form loop (88). The first tie section (30) is passed around the loop (88) to present a portion (90) between the loop (88) and crossing (86). Thereupon, the loop (88) and portion (90) are pulled in opposite directions to complete the tie.