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The rubber outsole delivers great traction and flexibility, and the Ghillie lacing system uses loops instead of eyelets to better enhance the overall snugness and stability of the shoe once it's tied.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025 The standout feature of the pair comes at the laces, which replace the traditional eyelets with boot-like metal hooks and thick, shaggy shoelaces.—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025 If the shoes have laces, remove them, then brush or wipe the area around the eyelets and the tongue where dirt tends to get trapped.—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 This Boll & Branch set stands apart because of a unique double-button detail and eyelet hemstitching.—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyelet
Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus
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