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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The red carpet look comes nearly one month after Perry made waves with a corset and lace-up skirt revealing a thong at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand has come a long way in the time since, and the Bobs line takes a cue from Keds with its lace-up canvas look and simple white rubber soles.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
For instance, the back of her dress had a lace-up detail that exposed her backside.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Christy Turlington's 2 Kids: All About Grace and Finn
Photographed by Cass Bird, the mother-daughter duo rock Keds’ spring/summer collection, which includes various lace-up styles.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Gosling’s head-to-Gucci look included a single-breasted pink wool suit, matching trousers, a silk crepe tonal shirt, and black leather lace-up shoes for the epic occasion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Her red-hot look, designed by Ellie Misner, featured a corseted tube top and matching lace-up mermaid skirt that bared her butt, worn with a black G-string underneath.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
The cushioned midsole and lace-up closure provide optimal support and comfort while its metallic leather trim adds a fun pop of subtle color.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
The classic lace-up kicks have memory foam cork insoles that cushion your feet with every step, as well as outsoles made from natural rubber that provide shock absorption and traction on wet or uneven surfaces.
—Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand has come a long way in the time since, and the Bobs line takes a cue from Keds with its lace-up canvas look and simple white rubber soles.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
For instance, the back of her dress had a lace-up detail that exposed her backside.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Christy Turlington's 2 Kids: All About Grace and Finn
Photographed by Cass Bird, the mother-daughter duo rock Keds’ spring/summer collection, which includes various lace-up styles.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Gosling’s head-to-Gucci look included a single-breasted pink wool suit, matching trousers, a silk crepe tonal shirt, and black leather lace-up shoes for the epic occasion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Her red-hot look, designed by Ellie Misner, featured a corseted tube top and matching lace-up mermaid skirt that bared her butt, worn with a black G-string underneath.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
The cushioned midsole and lace-up closure provide optimal support and comfort while its metallic leather trim adds a fun pop of subtle color.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
The classic lace-up kicks have memory foam cork insoles that cushion your feet with every step, as well as outsoles made from natural rubber that provide shock absorption and traction on wet or uneven surfaces.
—Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
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