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

For their fall collections, several brands presented lace-up heels, ranging from Prada to Marni. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Rodrigo’s semi-sheer lace-up minidress was designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga’s spring/summer 2006 collection, according to Harper’s Bazaar. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

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