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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This pair from Reebok reminds me of Oprah’s with its tan- and white- exterior and lace-up design.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The Taekwondo Mei style features a fun lace-up design, whereas the TikTok viral Samba Janes and Tokyo Sneakers have a laceless exterior with a Mary Jane-esque strap.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Turn any lace-up shoe into a slip-on with Lock Laces.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jacquemus led the charge with its spring 2024 collaboration with Repetto, while Lemaire quietly adopted the lace-up style in tandem.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The Taekwondo Mei style features a fun lace-up design, whereas the TikTok viral Samba Janes and Tokyo Sneakers have a laceless exterior with a Mary Jane-esque strap.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Turn any lace-up shoe into a slip-on with Lock Laces.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jacquemus led the charge with its spring 2024 collaboration with Repetto, while Lemaire quietly adopted the lace-up style in tandem.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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