How to Use instep in a Sentence

instep

noun
  • At the end of the day, what sealed the deal for us was the instep patches.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
  • With your feet hip-width apart, lift your leg and place the instep of your rear foot on the bench.
    — K. Aleisha Fetters, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2017
  • Denise’s were the shiny rich brown of horse chestnuts, with a leather braid over the instep.
    — Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • One of the biggest failure points of a gaiter is the instep strap.
    — Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021
  • If the boot feels too tight near the laces, or too loose, the instep isn't the best fit for your foot.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 4 Dec. 2018
  • Slide styles consist of a single, wide strap across the instep.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Slide styles consist of a single, wide strap across the instep.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2020
  • To prevent them from getting sweaty, there are two air holes along the instep of each shoe.
    — Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Then put your stronger foot just behind the ball — but side-on, so that your instep is brushing it.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
  • Get in a half-kneeling stance, right knee on the floor, right instep on a box or bench behind you.
    — Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 23 Aug. 2022
  • His boots keep finding higher rungs, a round pressure on the soft instep of his foot.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 5 Sep. 2017
  • The foot has length, width, instep girth, arch height, and metatarsal toe bar measurements, to cite just a few.
    — Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Testers found the fit plenty long, with room for toes, but somewhat snug in the midfoot/instep.
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 20 July 2020
  • Volume includes the height over the instep (top of the foot) and the room in the cuff around the lower leg.
    — Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The design is meant to lock down a runner’s instep and features a slightly longer fit to prevent toe jam.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The black satin open-toe sandals had a narrow toe strap, a slim instep strap and a rhinestone scorpion stretched across each foot.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Abloh's unique 'Off White' branding will also feature on the instep.
    — SI.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • The two tiny holes at my instep — crucial for ventilation and the prevention of stinky feet.
    — The Cut, 23 Apr. 2018
  • The breathable mesh also supports your insteps so your feet are always secure inside your shoes.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Their new thong sandals stand out for their patent finish, visible logo, wide heel, and fun strap that hugs the instep of the foot.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The plaster shell of the space is as pearly as the instep of Fragonard’s swinging woman.
    — Daisy Alioto, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
  • 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
  • In the picture, the entire instep of the foot is gone, and a hole the size of a tennis ball is ringed by dead tissue of black and brown and green.
    — Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2017
  • Depending on the heat setting, these socks can stay warm for up to 10 hours, bringing heat to the instep and whole foot.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Inside, a suede-like lining wraps the instep from sole to eyelets, further enhancing the hold.
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 Sep. 2019
  • The rear seat is low, typical for a Honda, and the foot space under the front buckets is tight on the instep.
    — Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Tucked into the instep of the Pugliese heel is the region's second largest city, Taranto.
    — Jonathan Hawkins, CNN, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Keprotec instep patches limit wear and tear from boots and ski edges, and adjustable pant cuffs with elastic hooks keep snow off your boots.
    — Outdoor Life, 24 Feb. 2021
  • There are three versions for every instep height to keep your foot secure to deliver comfort and longevity in the long run.
    — Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
  • This pair wraps your instep, forefoot, and toes in warmth, giving you full coverage and even heat distribution.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 23 Dec. 2022

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