What is the small plastic or metal tip on the end of a shoelace called?
AnswerAn aglet
An aglet is the sheath on a lace's end that stops it fraying and makes the lace easier to thread.
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Sneaker facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about sneakers, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the padded flap under a sneaker's laces called?
AnswerThe tongue
The tongue sits beneath the laces and protects the top of the foot from pressure.
Going deeper
Why were sneakers given that name?
AnswerTheir quiet rubber soles let wearers move silently
The name refers to soft rubber soles that made so little noise that wearers could 'sneak' around.
In shoemaking, what is a 'last'?
AnswerA foot-shaped form a shoe is built around
A last is a mold shaped like a foot; the upper is stretched over it to give the shoe its shape.
What is the 'heel counter' in a sneaker?
AnswerA stiff cup that holds the heel in place
The heel counter is a firm insert around the back of the shoe that supports and steadies the heel.
Expert level
In UK and US shoe sizing, one full size step equals one 'barleycorn'. How long is that?
Answer1/3 inch
Traditional English sizing is based on the barleycorn, a third of an inch, about 8.5 mm per full size.
EVA, a light foam used in the soles of many sneakers, stands for what?
AnswerEthylene-vinyl acetate
Ethylene-vinyl acetate is a light, flexible, shock-absorbing polymer widely used for cushioning in shoes.
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