toe box

American  

noun

1. a piece of stiffened material, as leather, placed between the lining and the toecap of a shoe.

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Etymology

Origin of toe box

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The former president’s signature appeared in thick black ink on the shiny right toe box.

From New York Times

That means a semirigid sole, a spacious toe box and a small heel lift.

From New York Times

Prices start at $2,000 for silver eyelets and go up to $60,000 for full gold embellishment of the sides, eyestays, lace locks and ventilation holes on the toe box.

From Los Angeles Times

Also look for a wide size and deep toe box if you have these problems.

From Washington Post

One reviewer described the Kinvara 10 as a shoe that needs no break-in period, and they likely have the shoe’s contoured insole and roomy toe box to thank for that near-instant fit.

From Seattle Times