lace-up

noun

: a shoe or boot that is fastened with laces

a pair of lace-ups

—often used before another noun

lace-up boots/shoes

Examples of lace-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded by third-generation shoemaker Chili Palmer, Lili Curia has been embraced by Suki Waterhouse — the team has made custom light pink lace-up boots for her — and a long list of other musicians. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

The Transformers star’s flowing tresses extended past the hemline of her lace-up leather crop top. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Styles opted for a relaxed black suit, white t-shirt, red socks, and black lace-up dress shoes. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

The chunky lace-up style has plenty of cushioning for all-day comfort, and pull tabs make getting them on and off a quick and easy process. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for lace-up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup