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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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Slide styles consist of a single, wide strap across the instep.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 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
These are also well mapped, with different support zones for the ankle, instep, and underfoot cushioning.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
At the end of the day, what sealed the deal for us was the instep patches.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 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
These are also well mapped, with different support zones for the ankle, instep, and underfoot cushioning.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
At the end of the day, what sealed the deal for us was the instep patches.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Instep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instep. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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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