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

As opposed to a sneaker’s usual lace-up closures, this offered the sneaker heels a utilitarian touch seen in most sportswear. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Featuring a statement buckle detail, a lightweight lug sole, and a timeless lace-up structure, these boots are worth introducing to your fall wardrobe. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

The icon, 68, wore a piece from her original Confessions on a Dance Floor era—her lace-up Saint Laurent boots. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Kardashian also changed into a nude lace-up dress and a halterneck chainmail skirt set during the evening. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for lace-up

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