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
Examples of lace-up in a Sentence
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His classic blue jeans and striped red, white, and blue button-down shirt were accompanied by a pair of sleek black lace-up loafers.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 July 2024
Look for ones with a buckle strap at the ankle to enhance support or a lace-up tie.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
The clip was followed by a closer look at her outfit for the evening, which consisted of a halter velvet denim corset featuring cross detailing and matching lace-up pants.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
But the real inspo today—with the oversized tailoring paired with lace-up sneakers (with the socks attached!)—is pure Tony Hawk.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 June 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 July 2024
Look for ones with a buckle strap at the ankle to enhance support or a lace-up tie.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
The clip was followed by a closer look at her outfit for the evening, which consisted of a halter velvet denim corset featuring cross detailing and matching lace-up pants.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
But the real inspo today—with the oversized tailoring paired with lace-up sneakers (with the socks attached!)—is pure Tony Hawk.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 June 2024
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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