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Knotted Shoelace Aglet
Failing all else, the shoelace end can simply be knotted tightly to at least stop it unravelling. This doesn't aid lacing, and in fact prevents re-lacing.
	Step 1: Tie the end of the shoelace with a figure of eight knot. You may prefer to use either a simpler overhand knot or a more complex decorative knot.
	Step 2: Trim the loose ends of the shoelace close to the knot for a neat finish.
Advantages & Disadvantages: Although this method is cheap, easy, durable and quite effective at preventing the ends from fraying, the downsides are that it shortens the shoelaces and that it prevents re-lacing, as the knots generally won't fit through the eyelets. Interestingly, the latter can be turned to an advantage when kids are learning to tie shoelaces, as it helps prevent those ends from being accidentally pulled through the knot (when tightening) or out of the eyelets (when loosening).