Footwear accessory (8)

I believe the answer is:

shoelace

(Other definitions for shoelace that I've seen before include "Footwear tie" , "What ends in aglets" , "Cord fastener for footwear" , "String for footwear" , "Oxford tie?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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