instep

noun

in·step | \ ˈin-ˌstep

Definition of instep

1 : the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint especially : its upper surface

2 : the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep

Examples of instep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The light and flexible Regatta hits the sweet spot, with a stretch mesh upper and all-terra traction soles, plus an adjustable instep strap for stability. — Karen Campbell, BostonGlobe.com, "Hybrid footwear for all terrains," 4 July 2019 To borrow from golf: The instep of the foot is the equivalent of the modern 460cc toaster-on-a-stick compared with the old persimmon driver represented by Moseley’s three-and-a-half-inch, straight-front Nike Boomer cleat. — Michael Farber, SI.com, "Mark Moseley, Last of the Straight-On Kickers," 2 July 2018 The two tiny holes at my instep — crucial for ventilation and the prevention of stinky feet. — The Cut, "6 Women Review Everlane’s New Flats," 23 Apr. 2018 Abloh's unique 'Off White' branding will also feature on the instep. — SI.com, "Nike Launch Vibrant New 'Mercurial Vapor 360 x Virgil Abloh' for Teen Star Kylian Mbappe," 29 Mar. 2018 The dual-closure system allows me to tighten the calf and ankle separately from the part around the instep and top of my foot. — Leslie Hsu Oh, Outside Online, "Snowboarding Gear That's Actually Designed for Women," 28 Mar. 2018 His boots keep finding higher rungs, a round pressure on the soft instep of his foot. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "Every Night Perfect," 5 Sep. 2017 The students shouted along with Ms. Belfiglio, slamming their heels to the ground in unison to crush the insteps of imaginary... — Thomas Macmillan, WSJ, "More New Yorkers Going on the Defense," 9 May 2017 In the picture, the entire instep of the foot is gone, and a hole the size of a tennis ball is ringed by dead tissue of black and brown and green. — Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, "Learning Arabic from Egypt’s Revolution," 7 Apr. 2017

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