forefoot
noun
fore·foot
ˈfȯr-ˌfu̇t 
1
a
: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped
b
: the front part of the human foot
also
: the front part of a shoe
2
: the forward part of a ship where the stem and keel meet
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That’s why the forefoot Zoom Air unit is three millimeters taller than on the Victory 2 spike.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The result is a ride that feels both softer, as the outer foam cushions and compresses on impact, and firmer, as my weight transfers smoothly onto the forefoot and pushes off.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
That led to building from scratch, with a brand-new last specific to a women’s foot—generally wider in the forefoot and narrower in the heel—and proprietary foams and upper fabrics.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Above the outsole, the Court model includes a low-density EVA midsole for cushioning on the forefoot and heel, all supported by a TPU arch technology.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The result is a ride that feels both softer, as the outer foam cushions and compresses on impact, and firmer, as my weight transfers smoothly onto the forefoot and pushes off.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
That led to building from scratch, with a brand-new last specific to a women’s foot—generally wider in the forefoot and narrower in the heel—and proprietary foams and upper fabrics.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Above the outsole, the Court model includes a low-density EVA midsole for cushioning on the forefoot and heel, all supported by a TPU arch technology.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Forefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefoot. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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forefoot
noun
fore·foot
-ˌfu̇t
: one of the front feet of a four-footed animal
Medical Definition
forefoot
noun
fore·foot
-ˌfu̇t
1
: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped
2
: the front part of the human foot
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