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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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.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
While Nike’s visible Air technology has ballooned into full-length, 360-degree units in the decades since, the 1995 Air Max installment broke ground by introducing a visible Air pocket to the forefoot of a running shoe for the first time.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
It's designed to be slightly narrower in heel and forefoot than the brand's Original Fit offerings.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
New studies and in-house fitting sessions led to a precision fit for the N45, with a narrower heel and wider forefoot, reflecting how women’s feet have changed in the modern era.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
While Nike’s visible Air technology has ballooned into full-length, 360-degree units in the decades since, the 1995 Air Max installment broke ground by introducing a visible Air pocket to the forefoot of a running shoe for the first time.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
It's designed to be slightly narrower in heel and forefoot than the brand's Original Fit offerings.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
New studies and in-house fitting sessions led to a precision fit for the N45, with a narrower heel and wider forefoot, reflecting how women’s feet have changed in the modern era.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Forefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefoot. Accessed 29 May. 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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