shoelace

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Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

All eyes are on this bag with neon yellow shoelace tassels as Thomas reaches for the worn leather strap — a patina that every leather goods owner hopes for, especially in a reclaimed vintage treasure.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

The ends of your shoelace are coated with a hard plastic shell called an aglet, which protects the lace from unraveling.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

He gets lost so often that she attaches a tag to his shoelace with her phone number.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Yossarian tied a hard knot in the second shoelace and sprang to his feet.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller