toe cap

noun

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

Examples of toe cap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Middleton also added the colorful toe cap trend to her attire with the Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details. —Jordan Julian, InStyle, 5 Mar. 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

However, the outsoles are still exceptionally grippy for any condition, while rubber toe caps aim to keep your feet protected. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for toe cap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap