How to Use lacing in a Sentence

lacing

noun
  • Those ribbed, two-piece knit outfits that Shuri had on in the lab, with the cool lacing on the sleeves, were Hervé Léger.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Adjust the lacing while trying the shoes on, and make sure your foot doesn’t slide around or feel pinched.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The lacing system is elite—no more tying shoes and easy on-off with one hand.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2022
  • Plus, with its high-speed lacing, you'll never be slowed down.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
  • With a snug lacing system, the design is sculpted to fit the female foot.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022
  • The bold types will like how these combat boots stand out thanks to the imitation pearl studs along the lacing.
    Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
  • A few days before, Chloé turned out chunky ankle-high boots with luxe fur and bungee lacing.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The more casual derby has an open lacing system where the quarters are sewn on top of the vamp.
    Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
  • From the lacing hooks right down to the rigid, grippy sole, these boots emanate quality.
    Samson McDougall, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Hence, the glove is in good condition with no signs of re-lacing, according to Goldin.
    Dana Givens, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The remnants of the shoe’s lacing found preserved were likely made of flax or linen, according to the release.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Gaga was in a black lace top and leggings with a full skirt and train, white rose in place and her hair swept into a fishtail braid with black lacing.
    CBS News, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Both beers had healthy heads, and ample lacing and carbonation for the styles.
    Todd Haefer, The (appleton, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2017
  • On Sunday, the lacing was facing in on a crucial Vikings kick, and now Minnesota is out of the playoffs.
    Pat Borzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2016
  • The skates are equipped with a high tongue, four-point lacing system, and cuff buckle for excellent support and fit.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • Yet the boot never felt clunky or over-engineered, with zero break-in and easy-to-adjust lacing.
    Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
  • Seven world records set at the Games were struck from the history books, and more than a dozen medals were stripped from athletes caught lacing on enhanced footwear.
    Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2013
  • The back of the dress was detailed with delicate corset lacing, adding to the romantic aesthetic.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The lacing, once fragile cotton, like shoelaces, is now made of an extruded polyvinyl chloride, which is more durable.
    Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The shoes in Amberjack’s photos employ what’s called the straight bar lacing style, as opposed to the crisscross lacing style.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
  • This pair stands out for its easily adjustable bungee lacing system that makes getting the right fit and slipping them on and off a breeze.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Same goes for boots, which can be modified with insoles and lacing techniques.
    Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 18 June 2021
  • This includes a roomy toe box that is shaped like your foot, a lacing and heel structure that hugs your foot to the back of the shoe, and an instep (middle of the shoe) that gently hugs your arch and top of the foot.
    Ravi Davda, Health, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The Air Max shoes come in two colors and feature asymmetrical lacing that will follow the contour of your foot.
    Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2020
  • Rather than straps, the Newport H2 sandal has a 10-point fit bungee lacing that allows for easy adjustments and quick on and off —though that might not be the best for a truly custom fit.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2022
  • The Hornets looked vexed as Green sifted out holes in their defense, lacing passes to a cutting Oubre in transition.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2021
  • There’s a pink one with vintage buttons in their latest drop that’s made of a shrunken knit embellished with crochet and side-lacing.
    Vogue, 14 Apr. 2022
  • The piece's elevated details include a ruffled neckline, corset-like lacing across the bodice, artful pleats at the skirt and sleeves, and peek-a-boo paneling at the sides.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Sep. 2022
  • This waterproof, full-grain leather and suede sneaker-boot is low key, classy, and easy to get into thanks to the faux front lacing with a reliable side zipper that’s easy to use with light gloves.
    Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Yes, the full-grain waterproof leather uppers are seam sealed, with rustproof lacing hardware and hooks at top for secure lacing.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023

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