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toe cap
noun
: a piece of material (such as leather) covering the toe of a shoe and reinforcing or decorating it
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The protective and abrasion-resistant rubber toe cap is reinforced with a breathable mesh lining so if your feet tend to sweat during long hikes, this is your ideal shoe.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
White leather covers the majority of both sneakers, while the striping makes use of blue leather and the toe cap grey suede.
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Ian Servantes For Footwear News, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Holmes wore sheer stockings and square-toe heels with a metallic toe cap that added another fun detail to the look.
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Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The abrasion-resistant toe caps shielded us from stubs, while the lacing system and padded ankle area ensured a secure and comfortable fit.
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined above
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“Toe cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toe%20cap. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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