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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Kim Kardashian came across a beloved pair of lace-up pants by Roberto Cavalli on a recent closet deep-dive.
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 24 June 2025
On the eve of her book release, E. Jean Carroll stepped into Newsweek's Manhattan office in a muted olive-green jumpsuit, shimmery brown blazer and cream lace-up combat boots.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
While my mom has been happy to buy and wear off-brand versions, her go-to has been and will remain the classic Keds canvas lace-up sneaker.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 2 June 2025
Other versions, however, include heels, open-toe and lace-up ribbon ties.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 24 June 2025
On the eve of her book release, E. Jean Carroll stepped into Newsweek's Manhattan office in a muted olive-green jumpsuit, shimmery brown blazer and cream lace-up combat boots.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
While my mom has been happy to buy and wear off-brand versions, her go-to has been and will remain the classic Keds canvas lace-up sneaker.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 2 June 2025
Other versions, however, include heels, open-toe and lace-up ribbon ties.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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 6 Jul. 2025.
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