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

Examples of lace-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Turner-Smith continued her preppy dressing with white and navy tube socks and completed the look with platform white heels with lace-up detailing on the front placket of the shoe. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024 With a lace-up back and stunning sleeves, this dress is one step above your boring black club dresses. —

Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024 Red Latex For her boldest look of the day, Longoria sported an orange-red one-shoulder latex gown with a lace-up detail along the side and a daring slit. —

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 My go-to outfit in the summer is usually a pair of black and white striped palazzo pants, a loose black tank top, and a pair of lace-up gladiator sandals. —

Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for lace-up

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