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
Recent Examples on the Web
Obama was known for his plain, dark suits and office-appropriate, lace-up shoes.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The red carpet look comes nearly one month after Perry made waves with a corset and lace-up skirt revealing a thong at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand has come a long way in the time since, and the Bobs line takes a cue from Keds with its lace-up canvas look and simple white rubber soles.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
For instance, the back of her dress had a lace-up detail that exposed her backside.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Christy Turlington's 2 Kids: All About Grace and Finn
Photographed by Cass Bird, the mother-daughter duo rock Keds’ spring/summer collection, which includes various lace-up styles.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Gosling’s head-to-Gucci look included a single-breasted pink wool suit, matching trousers, a silk crepe tonal shirt, and black leather lace-up shoes for the epic occasion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Her red-hot look, designed by Ellie Misner, featured a corseted tube top and matching lace-up mermaid skirt that bared her butt, worn with a black G-string underneath.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
The cushioned midsole and lace-up closure provide optimal support and comfort while its metallic leather trim adds a fun pop of subtle color.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The red carpet look comes nearly one month after Perry made waves with a corset and lace-up skirt revealing a thong at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand has come a long way in the time since, and the Bobs line takes a cue from Keds with its lace-up canvas look and simple white rubber soles.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
For instance, the back of her dress had a lace-up detail that exposed her backside.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Christy Turlington's 2 Kids: All About Grace and Finn
Photographed by Cass Bird, the mother-daughter duo rock Keds’ spring/summer collection, which includes various lace-up styles.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Gosling’s head-to-Gucci look included a single-breasted pink wool suit, matching trousers, a silk crepe tonal shirt, and black leather lace-up shoes for the epic occasion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Her red-hot look, designed by Ellie Misner, featured a corseted tube top and matching lace-up mermaid skirt that bared her butt, worn with a black G-string underneath.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
The cushioned midsole and lace-up closure provide optimal support and comfort while its metallic leather trim adds a fun pop of subtle color.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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