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1
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially
: its upper surface
2
: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
The contoured footbed adds support to comfort features like a padded instep collar, which feels good with virtually any foot.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Lo says that unisex sizing in general overlooks the ergonomic shape differences between men and women, resulting in hotspots for women from heel slippage, tightness in the toe box and instep variations.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
What to look for: Shoes with a completely flat sole that feature different straps across the instep.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
The contoured footbed adds support to comfort features like a padded instep collar, which feels good with virtually any foot.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Lo says that unisex sizing in general overlooks the ergonomic shape differences between men and women, resulting in hotspots for women from heel slippage, tightness in the toe box and instep variations.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
What to look for: Shoes with a completely flat sole that feature different straps across the instep.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024
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“Instep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instep. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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instep
noun
in·step
ˈin-ˌstep 
1
: the arched middle part of the human foot
2
: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
Medical Definition
instep
noun
in·step
ˈin-ˌstep
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially
: its upper surface
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