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

Kardashian has also worn de Saint Sernin’s looks on multiple occasions, from halter-style dresses to lace-up leather gowns. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Think Mary Jane straps, satin finishes, lace-up details and slim profiles paired with supportive rubber soles. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The dress featured a deep plunging V-neck with an edgy lace-up detail. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Styles opted for a relaxed black suit, white t-shirt, red socks, and black lace-up dress shoes. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for lace-up

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