Definition of lace-ups:
(n) :
(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.
(n) :
(countable) A cord or ribbon passed through eyelets in a shoe or garment, pulled tight and tied to fasten the shoe or garment firmly.
(n) :
A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
(v) :
(ergative) To fasten (something) with laces.
(v) :
(transitive) To interweave items.
(v) :
(transitive, cycling) To interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel.