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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On Friday, during another home game for the Lakers, Megan Thee Stallion was spotted wearing a pair of basketball-orange lace-up stiletto boots with a distinct custom appeal.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
These cozy shearling boots from Dearfoams look exactly like a style that’s trending but for a fraction of the price, while these lace-up sneakers from Ryka can withstand high-intensity movement.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Dua Lipa favors the Mary-Jane style Pumas, while Chloë Sevigny has championed the GORP-y lace-up ECCOs.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Noemi shared a series of images, first showing a black leather lace-up boot that looked to be in excellent condition, and a price tag of just $17.99—already a good find.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
These cozy shearling boots from Dearfoams look exactly like a style that’s trending but for a fraction of the price, while these lace-up sneakers from Ryka can withstand high-intensity movement.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Dua Lipa favors the Mary-Jane style Pumas, while Chloë Sevigny has championed the GORP-y lace-up ECCOs.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Noemi shared a series of images, first showing a black leather lace-up boot that looked to be in excellent condition, and a price tag of just $17.99—already a good find.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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