Can you still reach down and tie your shoes while standing or do you have to sit down?

It's been many decades since I've owned shoes that must be tied.

I have never been able to tie my shoes while standing up.  Sitting down to do it wasn't any easier (there are certain disadvantages to being tall).  that's why I invented a structure I named a "foot stool" (patent pending).  It allows me to comfortably reach my feet so I can spend 5 minutes tying the 50' laces on each shoe.  (long shoelaces and cats is a sure combination for a fall.) 

I can lean over and put my palms flat on the floor with my feet together.  So yes, I can lean over and tie my shoes........but I only wear flip flops these days. 

Nae bother; I even bend over in my kilt to tie my laces between dances if they have come undone. 

I can also stand on one leg and put the other shoe on that knee to tie it.  This post was edited by Malizz at December 7, 2022 12:06 PM MST

My back won't allow me to bend double since the fusion. Usually I genuflect.