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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
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What to look for: Shoes with a completely flat sole that feature different straps across the instep.
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
The breathable mesh also supports your insteps so your feet are always secure inside your shoes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Striking with the instep rather than just the toe of the boot allows kickers to put more surface area on the ball, giving them more control over the flight path.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024
The slit evolved with laces and moved to the instep.
—Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
The breathable mesh also supports your insteps so your feet are always secure inside your shoes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Striking with the instep rather than just the toe of the boot allows kickers to put more surface area on the ball, giving them more control over the flight path.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024
The slit evolved with laces and moved to the instep.
—Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
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“Instep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instep. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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instep
noun
in·step
ˈin-ˌstep 
1
: the arched middle part of the human foot
2
: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
Medical Definition
instep
noun
in·step
ˈin-ˌstep
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially
: its upper surface
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