aglet
Shoestring's plastic end
An aglet is the small plastic or metal sheath wrapped around the end of a shoelace or drawstring cord.
It keeps the fibers from fraying and makes the lace easier to thread through eyelets.
The word comes from the French for "needle," which is what an aglet resembles and functions as when you're lacing up shoes.
Cord securing footwear
- eyeletSmall reinforced hole
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- shoestringCord for footwear
tip · sheath · ferrule · tube · casing · cap · sleeve · binding
Capable of being molded
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- metalHard conductive solid
- acetateVinegar-derived compound
- cellophaneTransparent wrapping material
copper · aluminum · nickel · zinc · rubber · silicone · wrapped · molded
Soft-soled athletic shoe
- bootHigh shoe or startup
- trainerOne who conditions others
- oxfordClosed-lacing dress shoe
- brogueAccent or sturdy shoe
derby · loafer · athletic shoe · hiking boot · dress shoe · canvas shoe · tongue · sole
Passing strand through opening
- lacingInterlacing cords through holes
- bindingLegally or morally required
- securingMaking firmly fixed
- stiffeningBecoming less pliable
guiding · reinforcing · finishing · sealing · protecting · cinching · fastening · tightening
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
- customizationModification to individual preference
- designerOne who plans appearances
- accessorySupplementary addition
embellishment · decorative · branded · luxury · bespoke · collectible · limited edition · collaboration
shoelace
Cord securing footwear
shoestring · tip · sheath · ferrule · tube · casing · cap · sleeve · binding · end
plastic
Capable of being molded
cellophane · copper · aluminum · nickel · zinc · rubber · silicone · wrapped · molded · crimped
sneaker
Soft-soled athletic shoe
brogue · derby · loafer · athletic shoe · hiking boot · dress shoe · canvas shoe · tongue · sole · heel
threading
Passing strand through opening
stiffening · guiding · reinforcing · finishing · sealing · protecting · cinching · fastening · tightening
streetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
- customizationModification to individual preference
- designerOne who plans appearances
accessory · embellishment · decorative · branded · luxury · bespoke · collectible · limited edition · collaboration · statement piece
- shoemakingcobbler, cordwainer, cobbling, last, shoe lasts
- shoe hardwareeyelet, grommet, lace, buckle, hook
- shoe partssole, heel, toe, insole, outsole
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
- shoe materialsleather, suede, rubber, canvas, nubuck
- shoelacesshoelaces, bootlaces, elastic laces, skate laces, speed laces