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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Long-distance walking shoes, by contrast, prioritize cushioning under the heel and flexibility at the forefoot, since walking involves a heel-to-toe roll rather than a midfoot or forefoot strike.
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Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The shoes are equipped with a forefoot that’s 20 percent wider than those in other sneakers, a feature the brand says can reduce pressure on toes by 63 percent.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
These shoes offer the kind of support that makes long days at the office, travel days, and busy weekends a little easier on your feet with shock-absorbing cushioning, contoured arch support, and even a flexible forefoot area.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Support is focused on the forefoot where high-level runners need it most, said Harry Bullmore in The Independent, and the front offers a lot of bounce.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
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Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The shoes are equipped with a forefoot that’s 20 percent wider than those in other sneakers, a feature the brand says can reduce pressure on toes by 63 percent.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
These shoes offer the kind of support that makes long days at the office, travel days, and busy weekends a little easier on your feet with shock-absorbing cushioning, contoured arch support, and even a flexible forefoot area.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Support is focused on the forefoot where high-level runners need it most, said Harry Bullmore in The Independent, and the front offers a lot of bounce.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
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“Forefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefoot. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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