CultureAugust 21, 2026

eyelets

EYE-lets

Definition

Small holes, usually reinforced with metal rings, through which laces are threaded on a shoe.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'oeillet,' meaning 'little eye,' which is the diminutive form of 'oeil' (eye).

In the news

The article describes how the metallic silver hardware, including the eyelets, creates moments of contrast against the shoe's ivory canvas upper.

nonnative x Converse All Star GORE-TEX Centerzip Ox Returns in Ivory

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