What is that plastic thing on the end of your shoelace called. And no it’s not just called a plastick thing.

yeah its the aglet and MIke, ur sayin that he doesnt know it, where did u get the history of it from , wikipedia

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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.

Aglets are also sometimes referred to as nonces

An aglet is the small plastic or fiber tube that binds the end of a shoelace (or similar cord) to prevent fraying and to allow the lace to be passed through an eyelet or other opening. This comes from the Latin word for “needle.” The shoestring (string and shoe holes) was first invented in England in 1790 (first recorded date March 27). Before shoestrings, shoes were commonly fastened with buckles.

Aglet

Rats, Timberwolf beat me to it. Yes, Aglet. (I just knew all those crossword puzzles would pay off some day!)

It’s called a Studbreaker.

I believe they are called “Aglets” could be wrong though!