shoelaces
Bow-tied foot fasteners
Shoelaces are the cords threaded through eyelets to secure shoes to feet.
They're tied in a bow for easy removal.
Your shoelaces are untied.
Learning to tie shoelaces is a childhood milestone.
Velcro and slip-ons have displaced laces on some footwear, but laced shoes remain standard for athletic and formal wear.
Tied rope fastening
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- loopCurve closing on itself
- cinchGuaranteed easy thing
- secureProtected from harm
tangle · twist · snug · tighten · untied · criss-cross · tucked
Protective cord terminations
- eyeletsReinforced holes for threading
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
cotton · waxed · braided · flat · round · elastic · kevlar · leather
Lose footing momentarily
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- fallDescend under gravity
- tangleTwisted mass of strands
- snagUnforeseen complication
untied · loose · dragging · tripping · caught · undone · dangling · safety
Casual athletic footwear
Currently in vogue
- accessorizeAdd decorative extras
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- vintageQuality from past eras
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
customized · colorful · patterned · streetwear · hip-hop · punk · metallic · neon
knot
Tied rope fastening
secure · tangle · twist · snug · tighten · untied · criss-cross · tucked
aglets
Protective cord terminations
polyester · cotton · waxed · braided · flat · round · elastic · kevlar · leather · hemp
stumble
Lose footing momentarily
snag · untied · loose · dragging · tripping · caught · undone · dangling · safety · accident
sneakers
Casual athletic footwear
derbies · high-tops · cleats · skates · trainers · wingtips · chukkas
trendy
Currently in vogue
- accessorizeAdd decorative extras
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- vintageQuality from past eras
sneakerhead · customized · colorful · patterned · streetwear · hip-hop · punk · metallic · neon · swag
running
Swift foot travel
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- soccerField sport with goals
- marathonLong-distance footrace
training · jogging · crossfit · gym · performance · track · sprinting · skating · hiking · cycling
locking
Fixing firmly in position
- toggleTwo-position switch
- clipCut or attach
- hook-and-loopInterlocking textile fastener system
- shoelaces
- footwear accessoriesinsoles, orthotics, heel grips, heel pads, heel cups
- things that tangleknots, cords, cables, wires, hair
- shoe fastenersvelcro, velcro straps, buckles, zippers, elastic
- variety storesfive and dime, penny candy, soda fountain, trinkets, knickknacks
- shoe storesneakers, sandals, heels, boots, loafers
shoelacesvelcro straps
Fabric fasteners using microhooks
laceless · slip-on · velcro · hook-and-loop · elastic
- shoelace knotFastening for footwear cords