To dream that your shoelaces are untied indicate that you are unprepared for some task at hand. Perhaps you are not ready to move forward in a relationship or endeavor. Alternatively, the dream may mean that you are living under limited means. Consider the phrase a "shoestring budget".

To dream that you are tying your shoelaces suggest that you are getting ready for a challenge. Or you are ready to move forward with your goals or a decision.