(Mishnah): There are knots for which one is exempt, unlike those of camel-drivers and sailors:

A woman may tie the straps of her cloak, threads of her hairnet, a belt fastened by straps, laces of shoes and sandals, drawstrings on pouches of wine and oil, and a garment around a pot of meat.

R. Eliezer ben Yakov says, one may tie [a rope] in front of an animal to prevent it from going out.

One may tie a belt on a bucket [to hang it over a pit, for one will not be Mevatel it]. One may not tie it with a rope;

R. Yehudah permits. R. Yehudah says, the general rule is, one is not liable for any knot that is not permanent.

(Gemara - R. Chizkiyah): [We cannot truly discuss the strap of her cloak. She unties it every day. Obviously it is permitted! Rather,] it is the strap of the brim; one sticks it to the cloak.

(R. Yosah): It is the strap of the cloak, which is made like two straps (one above the other. She can leave one permanently closed, and with difficulty, remove and put on her cloak. The Mishnah permits, for we are not concerned for this.)

If the straps of a shoe or sandal came off, one may take and return it, as long as he does not tie.

If the part that covers the toes (Rambam, Mishnah Kelim 26:4) came off, some teach that one may return it, and some teach that one may not return it.

Suggestion: They wanted to say that the one who permits, this is when there is one hole. The one who forbids, this is when there are two holes (perhaps he will tie in one permanently, and be liable for a permanent knot)!

Rejection (R. Yosi bei R. Bun): Both of them discuss when there are two holes.

Question: How is this?

Answer: The one who permits, this is when it is loose. The one who forbids, this is when [the holes are small, and the straps are] tight (perhaps he will need to forcefully insert them).