lace-up
noun
: a shoe or boot that is fastened with laces
a pair of lace-ups
—often used before another nounlace-up boots/shoes
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Prince William wore a deep brown blazer with a navy sweater, navy trousers and dark brown suede lace-up shoes, keeping both looks in the same chocolate palette.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
New Balance Men's 997 Casual Sneakers With their minimalist style and easy-to-slip-on design, despite being lace-up shoes, the New Balance 997 is the perfect everyday shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Also featured in the photo shoot are a pink colorway of the Sinful Rose print, boxers, lace-up bodysuits and more.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In a few snaps, the model posed in a cheetah-print swimsuit with the biggest lace-up cutout.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
New Balance Men's 997 Casual Sneakers With their minimalist style and easy-to-slip-on design, despite being lace-up shoes, the New Balance 997 is the perfect everyday shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Also featured in the photo shoot are a pink colorway of the Sinful Rose print, boxers, lace-up bodysuits and more.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In a few snaps, the model posed in a cheetah-print swimsuit with the biggest lace-up cutout.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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