toe loop
noun
: a backward jump in figure skating with a takeoff from the outside edge of one skate followed by a full turn in the air and a landing on the outside edge of the same skate
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Malinin planned to open with his quad axel in combination with a triple toe loop but settled for only a quad flip.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The Dive sandals are made with an ancient pink satin upper and a leather sole, and feature a distinctive toe loop that holds the foot in place.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Quadruple Flip This jump is a variation of the toe loop but requires Malinin to change his takeoff and landing legs.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Naturally, there’s an Olympic-sized skating rink to practice your toe loops and waltz jumps.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The Dive sandals are made with an ancient pink satin upper and a leather sole, and feature a distinctive toe loop that holds the foot in place.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Quadruple Flip This jump is a variation of the toe loop but requires Malinin to change his takeoff and landing legs.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Naturally, there’s an Olympic-sized skating rink to practice your toe loops and waltz jumps.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Toe loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toe%20loop. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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