Towards the top you’ll see a knot. Untie that knot and loosen the strings or “laces”. Behind where the knot was there should be a long flap called the “tongue.” Pull that forward and you’ll see the top of your socks.

At this point, you’re almost there, but there is one more step.

Lift your heel and at the same time pull your toes toward you. Now your toes should be where your heel formerly was, and your heel should be above the top of the shoe. Now simply lift your whole foot and set it to the side.