Sneaker's strings (5)

I believe the answer is:

laces

(Other definitions for laces that I've seen before include "Scale for shoe fasteners" , "Cords for fastening shoes" , "Shoe ties" , "Scale for boot fasteners" , "Scale for shoe securers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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