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Ghillie

Ghillie is a term used to describe a style of shoe lacing in which the laces pass through loops attached to the shoe's opening instead of eyelets. Normally, laces would be strung through eyelets, but in the case of ghillie, the manufacturer attached leather rings or synthetic material loops to the opening of the shoe. This is normally done for style and can be seen on various brands of athletic and casual shoes. Often times, the loops will be white or black but can multi-colored depending on the wishes of the manufacturer. Essentially, this style of lacing allows the laces themselves to be a part of the shoe's design. In the ghillie style, they actually protrude from the shoe itself, which makes them more visible. Laces that are strung into the eyelets tend to rest against the tongue of the shoe more which allows them to blend in with the rest of the shoe.

Ghillie or Ghillie brogues can also describe a type of shoe without a tongue that features laces along the instep. These types of shoes are used for Scottish country dancing and were popular because the wearer didn't have to worry about their laces getting stuck in the mud.