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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The underfoot cushion is among the most minimal on this list, with just 2 millimeters in the forefoot and heel.
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
In addition to supportive cushioning, choosing a shoe with a slight heel-toe drop (the difference between how high the shoe is in the heel versus the forefoot) can help decrease impact forces and ankle stress when walking.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The mesh forefoot is flexible and breathable, while TPU overlays around the toe and saddle enhanced the durability and hold, although seeming a bit plasticky (until dirt build-up took the shine off).
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
The combination gives runners improvement in stability, up to 40% better forefoot stability based on testing, Gooch says.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
In addition to supportive cushioning, choosing a shoe with a slight heel-toe drop (the difference between how high the shoe is in the heel versus the forefoot) can help decrease impact forces and ankle stress when walking.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The mesh forefoot is flexible and breathable, while TPU overlays around the toe and saddle enhanced the durability and hold, although seeming a bit plasticky (until dirt build-up took the shine off).
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
The combination gives runners improvement in stability, up to 40% better forefoot stability based on testing, Gooch says.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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“Forefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefoot. Accessed 1 Aug. 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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