toe and heel

British

noun

a technique used by racing drivers while changing gear on sharp bends, in which the brake is operated by the toe (or heel) of the right foot while the heel (or toe) simultaneously operates the accelerator

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The EXS 220 driver uses carbonfiber in three places: the crown, as well as toe and heel sections of the sole.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 7, 2020

The visible sole slot is flanked by internal trenches, including one very close to the leading edge designed to improve low, toe and heel hits and elevate trajectory.

From Golf Digest • Dec. 7, 2019

The brainchild of the 31-year-old designer Iva Ćurković-Spajić, Boromina is a colorful wedge version of the traditional Borosana, with enlarged toe and heel openings.

From Slate • May 16, 2016

It’s an orthopedic shoe, with an open toe and heel, and was the standard footwear of the working class, especially in the service industry.

From Slate • May 16, 2016

“Why’s the toe and heel so hard?” asks Nessa.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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