Quick Definition: An aglet is the small plastic, metal, or resin tip bound onto each end of a shoelace that prevents fiber unraveling and allows smooth lacing through eyelets.
Function and Construction
Aglets use heat-shrink plastic, crimped metal, or brass tubing to compress shoelace fibers into a rigid cylinder slightly narrower than standard shoe eyelet holes.
Key Benefits
- Easy Threading: Stiffens the lace end so it passes easily through shoe eyelets.
- Fray Protection: Keeps woven cotton and polyester cords from unwinding.
Top Recommended Accessories
- Metal Screw-On Aglets – Custom replacement tips to repair frayed laces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you fix a broken plastic aglet?
You can wrap the frayed lace tip tightly in clear scotch tape or dip the tip into clear resin or heat-shrink tubing.