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

Finish the look with a tassel belt, gold headband, and lace-up sandals. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 July 2026

King wore a white blouse with an off-the-shoulder neckline and distinctive front lace-up self-ties that left the shirt slightly open. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Better yet, the secure lace-up fit keeps feet from sliding around, helping to reduce the friction that can lead to blisters during long days of walking. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

But the Quill Ballet Sneakers have the same shearling lining and luxe suede finish of the iconic boots, just with a funkier lace-up silhouette. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for lace-up

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