The Viga lacing shoe – thread the laces, cross them and tie your first bow yourself!

Learning to tie shoes can be simple, engaging and fun! This shoe-shaped lacing trainer helps children learn step by step how to thread laces and tie a bow. Moving parts connected by elastic cords make it feel like lacing real shoes. A two-colour lace helps children follow the sequence of movements, and pattern cards introduce different lacing methods gradually. The set includes white laces and a two-colour pair, plus four double-sided cards with 8 lacing methods and instructions for tying knots and bows. The laces can be removed and re-threaded again and again. A practical toy that combines learning independence with dexterity. From 3 years.

What your child develops

• Independence. Tying their own shoes.
• Fine motor skills. Threading holes.
• Sequencing. Step by step.
• Patience. Finishing the bow.

How to play

Start with simple threading before moving on to tying the bow.

After practising on the board, try tying your real shoes.

A great gift

A useful gift before preschool or school.

What's in the box

• Shoe-shaped wooden board
• White laces
• Two-colour laces
• 4 double-sided cards with 8 patterns

Find more Montessori sets in our Montessori boards and sets collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.