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
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Consider summer’s trending lace-up shoes the modern-day gladiator sandals, with a sexier, more minimalist approach.
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Highlights include the Fleece Corset ($125), featuring bold team embroidery and a lace-up back, and the Graphic & Spliced Tees ($110), made from oversized 100% organic cotton.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
Compared to traditional lace-up sneakers, these shoes are so much more convenient for airport days.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
The back has a lace-up design for an eye-catching detail that also provides a custom fit.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Highlights include the Fleece Corset ($125), featuring bold team embroidery and a lace-up back, and the Graphic & Spliced Tees ($110), made from oversized 100% organic cotton.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
Compared to traditional lace-up sneakers, these shoes are so much more convenient for airport days.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
The back has a lace-up design for an eye-catching detail that also provides a custom fit.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 16 July 2025
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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