toe box

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of toe box¹

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