How to Use forefoot in a Sentence

forefoot

noun
  • Each cleat has 10 steel studs that are placed on the heel and forefoot.
    — Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2020
  • The last offers a wider forefoot to let the foot splay out across the pedal.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Its right forefoot lies by its side, its five digits splayed upward.
    — Travis M. Andrews, chicagotribune.com, 12 May 2017
  • The platform is wide from heel to toe, and flares even wider under the forefoot.
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Farther toward the forefoot, the shape opens up and stays far away from the toes.
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 8 Mar. 2023
  • With a mini band around the forefoot of both feet, stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
    — Rozalynn S. Frazier, Health.com, 10 July 2020
  • The shoe is snug in the heel but wide in the forefoot, allowing for toe splay and blood flow.
    — Cory Smith, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • This is also a plus for those who prefer running on their forefoot.
    — The Si Staff, SI.com, 4 Apr. 2017
  • The sole of the Asics-One, then, features dents in the heel and forefoot.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
  • In the forefoot, the frame dives under the softer foam and curves up along the bottom to the toe.
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 27 June 2022
  • Above the birdlike forefoot of a knight, Above Quixote’s birdlike lance.
    — Osip Mandelstam, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022
  • With a thick foam sole and added cushioning under the forefoot, the shoe looks like it has been pulled out of a sci-fi film.
    — George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Feb. 2020
  • This lightweight, cushy trainer has sticky rubber under the forefoot for quick toe-offs.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
  • There are also Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot to give you an extra pep in your step.
    — Joey Morona, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Unlike the forefoot that touches the ground only with its hooves, the hind feet have a fleshy heel pad behind the hooves.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Their foam cushioning moves air from the heel to the forefoot with each step to ensure a comfortable fit.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
  • With these socks from Snow Deer, the toes and forefoot are heated on the top and bottom of the foot.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The outsole lugs are about a millimeter high, and portions of the forefoot have no outsole.
    — Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Dual relief pods in the heel and forefoot give extra spring and reduce soreness.
    — Outside Online, 7 Sep. 2022
  • The original version had metal coils under both the heel and the forefoot.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2025
  • High heels or very high arches in shoes can further concentrate pressure on the forefoot.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The shoe is built on the same last, but the forefoot, midfoot and heel all get a bit wider to ensure stability.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • To increase this stretch, place forefoot on book or two-inch timber block and lean gently into a deeper stretch.
    — Gerard Hartmann, Outside Online, 21 July 2021
  • Small, raised rubber dots cover the toe and forefoot, then repeat in clustered groupings along the sides.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Nike also made sure these sneakers had a wide forefoot, toe box, and arch, so your feet willnever feel cramped.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Grooves running the length of the wide forefoot let the midsole flex and wrap around underfoot obstacles.
    — Adam Chase, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2021
  • The mesh upper enhances breathability and the wider forefoot provides more room for your toes.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The breathable mesh upper fits snug around the forefoot to mitigate blisters and dead toenails.
    — Outside Online, 15 May 2018
  • The upper has plenty of space, which makes a huge difference for my high arches, high instep, and wide forefoot.
    — Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The firm midsole keeps you from sinking down too much into the ground, while an early forefoot rocker helps to move you forward.
    — Outside, 9 Dec. 2025

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