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

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British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi, meanwhile, gave a pink lady jacket a maximalist feel by pairing it with a denim midiskirt and lace-up flats. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 All models feature a lace-up closure, round toe and rubber waffle sole. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 But even if his sweaty, sockless feet had been sloshing around in the lace-up shoes, Skarsgård’s metallic gold suit, also by Saint Laurent, served as a shiny distraction. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2026 Featuring a statement buckle detail, a lightweight lug sole, and a timeless lace-up structure, these boots are worth introducing to your fall wardrobe. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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