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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Best-selling lace-up styles from Adidas, Veja, and Nike are perennially popular among celebrities and pair nicely with everything from structured trousers and midiskirts to black leggings and sweatpants.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
Unlike the classic Ugg pull-ons, these lace-up boots have a rugged, cool-girl vibe and secure fit.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Shay Jogger Lace Up Sneakers Hit the pavement in these sporty lace-up sneakers, which are currently marked down to just $40.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Consider summer’s trending lace-up shoes the modern-day gladiator sandals, with a sexier, more minimalist approach.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
Unlike the classic Ugg pull-ons, these lace-up boots have a rugged, cool-girl vibe and secure fit.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Shay Jogger Lace Up Sneakers Hit the pavement in these sporty lace-up sneakers, which are currently marked down to just $40.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Consider summer’s trending lace-up shoes the modern-day gladiator sandals, with a sexier, more minimalist approach.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lace-up
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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