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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Additionally, the abrasion-resistant toe cap and high-abrasion rubber outsole ensure this shoe can keep up with active kids. 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 Its Gore-Tex membrane keeps water out (but allows air to flow through), while its rubber toe cap, lug sole, and abrasion-resistant upper keep your feet safe from underfoot hazards. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 July 2025 Slated for release on Aug. 5 in adult sizes, each pair of the limited-edition Classic Clogs comes equipped with customizable icing and sprinkle toe caps. Logan Holland, People.com, 24 July 2025 The upper features full grain waterproof leather with pinked edges, a polished toe cap, and wingtip perforations that nod to heritage menswear. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for toe cap

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First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Sep. 2025.

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