: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially: its upper surface
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: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
Illustration of instep
instep 1
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe foot has length, width, instep girth, arch height, and metatarsal toe bar measurements, to cite just a few. Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 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 Inside, a suede-like lining wraps the instep from sole to eyelets, further enhancing the hold. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 Sep. 2019 And the upper has a supportive, flexible cage around the instep to assist during lateral movements. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2020 The shape, resembling a slim keyhole, boasts a wide-enough forefoot and narrow heel, but allows for a high-volume instep. Elizabeth Carey, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2020 The tongue is new, and outstanding: thinner, perforated and gusseted, made of incredibly soft, stretchy suede-like material that treats your instep and ankle like kid gloves. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2021 Height-wise, the toebox is voluminous, as is the instep. Elizabeth Carey, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2020 When liner fitting, with the liner out of the shell, step in to ensure a snug but comfortable fit: the artery along your instep shouldn’t be too compressed, and the liner should securely grip the back of your heel. Anna Fiorentino, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2022 See More