a piece of leather or other material covering the toe of a shoe. Also called toepiece.

Is toe cap a word?

Word forms: toecaps

A toecap is a piece of leather or metal which is fitted over the end of a shoe or boot in order to protect or strengthen it.

What is the toe cap of a shoe?

A toe cap or bumper, technically referred to as the toe rand, is a layer of material attached to the toe of a shoe or boot. ... Commonly found in hiking boots, a toe cap is often made of rubber or other highly abrasion-resistant materials and provides additional protection from scrapes and sharp hazards.