Shoe strings (5)
I believe the answer is:
laces
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">shoe strings</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for laces that I've seen before include "Shoestrings" , "Shoe ties" , "Scale for shoe fasteners" , "Cords for fastening shoes" , "Scale for boot fasteners" .)