Shoelaces
Laces or stings for fastening shoes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Shoestring" redirects here. For other uses, see Shoestring (disambiguation).
For the football player nicknamed "Shoelace", see Denard Robinson.
Shoelaces, also called shoestrings (US English) or bootlaces (UK English), are a system commonly used to secure shoes, boots, and other footwear. They typically consist of a pair of strings or cords, one for each shoe, finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets. Each shoelace typically passes through a series of holes, eyelets, loops or hooks on either side of the shoe. Loosening the lacing allows the shoe to open wide enough for the foot to be inserted or removed. Tightening the lacing and tying off the ends secures the foot firmly within the shoe. The laces can be tied in different shapes, most commonly a simple bow.