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 shoes featured a soft suede upper with a leather toe cap in the same color, but slightly different tones. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Its quick-drying fabric and protective toe cap help keep feet comfortable on uneven terrain, while the elastic lacing system delivers a secure fit that's easy to adjust on the go. Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026 Try aligning the main color of your outfit with the main color of the shoe, creating a touch of contrast via the toe cap (and your accessories), or do exactly the opposite, coordinating the toe cap with your dress. Tatiana Ojea, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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