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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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.
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Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 30 May 2026
The strapless dress, which hails from the fall 2027 collection, featured a sweetheart neckline and black lace detailing on the bodice, along with lace-up corset elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
All updated in a contemporary key with a structured corset and a lace-up back.
—Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
The lace-up style features a low-top silhouette, a thick rubber sole, and a leather upper stamped with Veja’s classic emblem.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 30 May 2026
The strapless dress, which hails from the fall 2027 collection, featured a sweetheart neckline and black lace detailing on the bodice, along with lace-up corset elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
All updated in a contemporary key with a structured corset and a lace-up back.
—Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
The lace-up style features a low-top silhouette, a thick rubber sole, and a leather upper stamped with Veja’s classic emblem.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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