what are the plastic things on the end of shoe strings called?

Answer 1

Aglets is the right answer.

An aglet or aiglet is a small plastic or metal cladding on the end of shoelaces (or any type of lace, though shoelaces are the most commonly referenced) that keeps the twine from unraveling. The word "aglet" (or "aiglet") comes from Old French "aguillette" (or "aiguillette"), which is the diminutive of "aguille" (or "aiguilee"), meaning "needle". This in turn comes from “acus”, the original Latin word for needle. In times past, aglets were usually made of metal, glass, or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they would be formed into small figures. Shakespeare calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in The Taming of the Shrew. Purely decorative metal ornaments called aiguillette are sometimes features of modern military dress uniforms.

Answer 2

Aglets

Answer 3

Aglets

Answer 4

Aglets.

Answer 5

the plastic things on the end of shoe strings

Answer 6

In Cocktail the movie, Elizabeth Shue said it was called a "fluglebinder"...but I think that was just BS.

Thanks for the thumbs down when I work hard to give not only an obscure movie reference, but a darn creative answer. This ain't easy you know!

Answer 7

It is called an anglet or aglet (I forgot how it is spelled).

Answer 8

Aglets.
:)

Answer 9

aglets....this has already been answered on yahoo it should have popped up when u asked your question.

Answer 10

Fluggle Binders......