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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More specifically, the Zeva is a ghillie lace-up kitten heel sneaker pump that features mesh and leather, calf hair or suede uppers, side cutouts, an adjustable ankle-wrap slingback and sneaker-inspired treaded outsole. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The Transformers star’s flowing tresses extended past the hemline of her lace-up leather crop top. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Aug. 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 Luckily, Amazon’s end-of-season shoe sale includes comfy strappy sandals for as little as $16, including wedge, lace-up, and even trendy toe-loop styles. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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