Definition of Achilles notch
: a U-shaped or V-shaped indentation in the collar of a shoe that is designed to lessen the pressure that the shoe puts on the wearer's Achilles tendon
An Achilles notch in shoes or mid- and low-top boots will accommodate the Achilles tendon in plantar flexion.— John Vonhof, Fixing Your Feet, 2006
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“Achilles notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Achilles%20notch. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of Achilles notch was in 1987
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