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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Underfoot, a cushion midsole works alongside an articulated forefoot Air Zoom Turbo unit to deliver responsive cushioning, close-to-the-ground court feel.
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Tiana Randall,
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1 July 2026
This genius feature gives your feet smooth heel-to-toe transitions — reducing stress around your ankles, toes, and forefoot.
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Sian Babish,
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1 July 2026
The color change comes on the upper eyestay panels and the forefoot of the outsole, as well as Swoosh on the otherwise unchanged tongue tag.
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Ian Servantes,
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30 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.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This genius feature gives your feet smooth heel-to-toe transitions — reducing stress around your ankles, toes, and forefoot.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The color change comes on the upper eyestay panels and the forefoot of the outsole, as well as Swoosh on the otherwise unchanged tongue tag.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 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
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“Forefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefoot. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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