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

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