How to Use open-toed in a Sentence

open-toed

adjective
  • Pair them with open-toed shoes or a shorter top to help your legs look longer.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Avoid walking on the trail barefoot or in open-toed shoes.
    Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • In my eyes, traveling with open-toed shoes is a big no-no.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • These open-toed slippers allow your feet to breathe.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Complete the look with open-toed footwear for a playful touch.
    Lindy Segal, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The look included a slinky dress with open-toed boots and a white purse.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Berry paired the look with black open-toed heels and a multi-strand necklace.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The top was paired with a sequin pink rara mini skirt and open-toed high heels.
    Emily Rochotte, Redbook, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The open-toed sandals are made from black satin and feature a strap over the toes.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The Skims mogul paired the look with sheer black stockings and black leather open-toed heels.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Her final touch included a pair of black open-toed pumps.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Some may prefer a pair of open-toed slingbacks compared to a closed-toe shoe.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Like Woods’ footwear, the alpine skier’s shoes were strappy and open-toed.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Fewer shoes spark more debate than open-toed, kitten heel, and see-through styles.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Gerber wore a light gray long-sleeve with a charcoal gray midi slip skirt and white open-toed mules.
    Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The ensemble was completed with open-toed shoes and a matching bag.
    Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • There were open-toed heels, too, which featured uber alluring wedges spliced with slivers of silver.
    Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Some were stunned by the poster's wardrobe choice—open-toed sandals in Antarctic conditions.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
  • Also, no sandals or open-toed shoes allowed and no riders under 4-years-old.
    Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, open-toed shoes are not allowed on some rides, according to organizers.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Her final accessory included a pair of black open-toed pumps.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Her hair was pulled into a sleek low-bun and the dress was accented by a dramatic black cape and open-toed, strappy heels.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There are the non-negotiables, like no bare skin (obviously) and no open-toed shoes, which means comfy socks are a must.
    Iman Balagam, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • But sleeveless attire and open-toed shoes were previously not allowed.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Dozens of models walked the runway, many sporting knee-high socks and open-toed sandals, knee-length dresses and fur jackets.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This is ideal for anyone who doesn’t like to wear open-toed shoes, whether because of a strict dress code or the threat of bare skin near dirty city sidewalks.
    Emma Mehl, Glamour, 22 May 2025
  • This might be because people wear open-toed shoes and flip-flops more frequently during these months, and friction may lead to skin buildup.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Shoes also matter big time, and open-toed sandals are much more ventilated than sneakers.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
  • Advertisement There were detailed instructions on what to wear (no open-toed shoes) and how to get there.
    Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023
  • The crossroads of style and comfort come together with an open-toed mules, all thanks to their chunkier heels and thicker sole padding.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 25 May 2026

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