How to Use lace-up in a Sentence

lace-up

noun
  • All business in the front, the lace-up tie in the back is super stylish.
    Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The top is lace-up, and the bottoms feature a low waist.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 July 2024
  • And easily slip them on with the no-fuss, lace-up style.
    Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Rapp: — and, like, a Robin Hood’s merry men lace-up shirt with bleach blonde hair.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024
  • From flats to wedges to lace-up styles, espadrilles are my go-tos for summers in Italy.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2023
  • Bring out your lace-up boots, cardigans and tall socks — the leaves are changing.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
  • These work boots have a combat feel with their lace-up shaft, round toe, and lug sole.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The lace-up walking shoes have a durable leather upper and padded collar and tongue.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2023
  • The star of the look was the singer’s platform leather boots, which featured lace-up detailing.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The durable sole is made of slip-resistant rubber and the lace-up style helps the shoe fit more snugly.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The look was finished with brown lace-up boots and a stainless-steel Rolex Submariner.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Under the coat was a pale pink button down and on her feet were a pair of white lace-up boots with a thick black sole.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The Latin music artist was dressed in all leather, including lace-up pants and a corset top with fur.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Look for ones with a buckle strap at the ankle to enhance support or a lace-up tie.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
  • For instance, the back of her dress had a lace-up detail that exposed her backside.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
  • From lace-up details to sheer fabrics, these looks are designed to make hearts race.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The brand has come a long way in the time since, and the Bobs line takes a cue from Keds with its lace-up canvas look and simple white rubber soles.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 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
  • Ming wore a sultry number with cut-outs as well as lace-up stilettos.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The looser fit of the top, though kept the outfit from being too feminine and the lace-up boots kept the look casual.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The lace-up style allows for adjustments to fit the contours of your feet while the oversized toe box preserves room in the toe box.
    Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The concept of Brittany’s lace-up pleather jumpsuit (with off-the-shoulder plaid sleeves) is one of my favorites of the entire night.
    Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 13 July 2023
  • Another key feature of this boot is the lace-up design.
    Danielle Zoellner, Health, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The singer wore black cropped pants with a subtle tuxedo stripe and a pair of Dior lace-up ballet flats with a delicate pearl at the toe.
    Laura Tortora, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Snag this breezy little maxi that’s designed with a dramatic tiered skirt and lace-up back.
    Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Comfortable pull-on work boots should fit more loosely than lace-up work boots.
    Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The slightly padded leather sole adds more comfort and the leather lace-up adds a little bit more pizzazz when paired with a midi skirt.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • In the photos, Ratajkowski wore a teeny-tiny black leather dress with a spaghetti halter strap and lace-up detail all the way up the front of the bodice.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • No Boundaries Combat Boots These lace-up lug sole combat boots look expensive but are now on sale for just $20.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The telltale marker of the tall sports shoe isn’t its lace-up ankle protection but rather its hyper-thin sole that allows for quick, agile feet.
    Lauren Caruso, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024

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