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

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Example Sentences

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toe box

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 ● Jan. 16, 2026

Never Surrenders are gold high-tops with a round toe box.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2024

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 ● Sep. 16, 2021

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

From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2021

Ms. Hiatt attached metal bat wings onto Prince’s toe box with double-sided carpet tape to create his now-legendary Batman boots.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2021

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