Nowadays, these tips are called aglets, and were once known as aiglets. The name comes from the French word aigulette, a form of aiguille which means ‘needle’ - think about how you thread a ...
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — You just purchased some brand new kicks, and it is time to lace them up. Over and under as you navigate the lace, it sure is a lot easier due to that plastic at the end.
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“Nods to his eyewear and chains went into the hardware, lace locks and hang tags,” he tells Rolling Stone, “and the lace and aglets are symbolic of the 90s aux cord from the time of Walkman ...