Many shoes now-a-days, even the branded ones have some lace-holes without [eyelets](https://www.google.co.in/search?q=eyelets&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwilsv2o1arOAhUHpY8KHfH9DugQ_AUICCgB&biw=1569&bih=811). Each time the shoe laces are tied, the lace tears into the shoe.

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gpCix.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gpCix.jpg)

Eyelets are only available in [bunches which are too expensive](https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=eyelet) to buy for a requirement of four eyelets. 

Sometimes the eyelet comes off too. 

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nje2O.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nje2O.jpg)

**Is there any other way to protect the lace holes from getting torn?**