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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The king also opted for pastel details for his look, pairing a gray suit with a yellow vest, a black top hat and black, lace-up patent leather dress shoes.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Both pieces featured lace trim, while her top came with an underboob-baring cutout with lace-up details.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Her glamorous pink corset was a custom Dolce & Gabbana, paired with coordinating thigh-high stockings and silver lace-up Saint Laurent boots.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The 100 percent leather shoe features a classic lace-up design with a rubber sole that provides traction.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Both pieces featured lace trim, while her top came with an underboob-baring cutout with lace-up details.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Her glamorous pink corset was a custom Dolce & Gabbana, paired with coordinating thigh-high stockings and silver lace-up Saint Laurent boots.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The 100 percent leather shoe features a classic lace-up design with a rubber sole that provides traction.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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