toe cap

noun

: a piece of material (such as leather) covering the toe of a shoe and reinforcing or decorating it

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The Crocs come equipped with interchangeable chocolate and strawberry icing dipped toe caps. Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025 This lightweight, comfy shoe has a protective toe cap and rubber outsole that can stand up to extra wear and tear. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025 The wife of King Charles III opted for taupe suede and leather toe cap pumps by Eliot Zed. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 Mesh uppers are ideal during the summer to maintain proper ventilation, while rubber toe caps add an extra layer of protection to your feet. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for toe cap

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toe cap was in 1797

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“Toe cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toe%20cap. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.

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