Etymology. The word aglet and its variant aiglet come from the Middle French and Old French word aguillette, the diminutive of aguille, meaning "needle, pin", which in turn comes from the Late Latin acucula ("ornamental pin, pine needle"), diminutive of the Latin word for needle and pin, acus.
Why do shoes have an aglet?
An aglet keeps the fibers of the lace or cord from unraveling; its firmness and narrow profile make it easier to hold and easier to feed through eyelets, lugs, or other lacing guides.
When was the word aglet invented?
Many people ask "what is the plastic end of a shoelace called"? It's called the aglet. The aglet, which is typically plastic, was invented in 1790 by Harvey Kennedy.Jul 5, 2018