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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Roan turned heads in a semi-sheer gown that featured a see-through wispy skirt, intricate beading, lace details, cap sleeves with structured shoulders, and a lace-up corset.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Choose between a straightforward pull-on design or a lace-up style, both of which come in classic shades like winter white, tan, and black.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The slim lace-up shoes feature the label’s signature Intrecciato design, meaning the upper was woven.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjust your fit with the sporty lace-up closure, and take advantage of the shoes’ orthotic insoles that support the arch to keep foot fatigue at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Choose between a straightforward pull-on design or a lace-up style, both of which come in classic shades like winter white, tan, and black.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The slim lace-up shoes feature the label’s signature Intrecciato design, meaning the upper was woven.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjust your fit with the sporty lace-up closure, and take advantage of the shoes’ orthotic insoles that support the arch to keep foot fatigue at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
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 9 Feb. 2026.
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