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

OrthoLite enhances the value of Coats, which was already supplying the athletic-shoe market with thread and rigid components used in the heel and toe box.

From Barron's

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