shell tops 

see shell toes
named for the normally different texture of the material that covers the toes.

example: On Converse Chuck Taylors that are black, the "shell" part is usually white or vice versa

shell tops by B-Kamby June 30, 2005

shelf tops 

pair of Adidas Superstars

Man, since i saw that "My Adidas" video by Run DMC, I always kick it in my laceless shelf tops.

shelf tops by FSU Austin January 12, 2007

Shelltoes

ADIDAS super star shoes, popularized in the early begginings of hip-hop culture. Worn mostly by emcees,dj's,B-Boys and Taggers.

Damn,Tony just got a fresh pair of SHELLTOES, what a pimp.

Shelltoes by NOVA December 3, 2003

shelltoes

Addias sneakers. Called these because the tips resmeble shells.

Motherfucker check out yo shelltoes yo!

shelltoes by DizzyLizzy January 23, 2007