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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The taller daughter has earbuds plugged into her ears, impatiently tapping her lace-up boots. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 Ortega went topless underneath her raw-hem jacket, save for an ivory lace-up collar. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Bags were also strong, with new messenger and briefcase shapes in grain leather, while footwear saw new lace-up wallabies and the sleek leather flip-flop. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Aldean wore an animal print strapless swimsuit featuring lace-up detailing in the center with a skirt to match. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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