Definitions
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- adjective In the middle of one's foot; between the
heel and thetoes
Etymologies
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Examples
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The midfoot is the central area that includes the arch of the foot.
Blazer's Edge 2008
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One of my tenants Danny Abshire ran an orthopedic shop and had a design submitted by an inventor named John Russell for a shoe which helped runners strike with their midfoot, and not the heel like all the other running shoes out there.
Anisha Lakhani: Newton Running's CEO Jerry Lee: The All-American Stride Anisha Lakhani 2011
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One of my tenants Danny Abshire ran an orthopedic shop and had a design submitted by an inventor named John Russell for a shoe which helped runners strike with their midfoot, and not the heel like all the other running shoes out there.
Anisha Lakhani: Newton Running's CEO Jerry Lee: The All-American Stride Anisha Lakhani 2011
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One of my tenants Danny Abshire ran an orthopedic shop and had a design submitted by an inventor named John Russell for a shoe which helped runners strike with their midfoot, and not the heel like all the other running shoes out there.
Anisha Lakhani: Newton Running's CEO Jerry Lee: The All-American Stride Anisha Lakhani 2011
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He stayed in the lineup after suffering a concussion, after suffering a midfoot sprain and after suffering a sprained lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.
Brett Favre starts, then knocked from game Mark Maske 2010
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Nike and New Balance both have minimalist shoes that are lighter and encourage a midfoot strike.
Vibram Gains Foothold in China Emily Veach 2011
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One of my tenants Danny Abshire ran an orthopedic shop and had a design submitted by an inventor named John Russell for a shoe which helped runners strike with their midfoot, and not the heel like all the other running shoes out there.
Anisha Lakhani: Newton Running's CEO Jerry Lee: The All-American Stride Anisha Lakhani 2011
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I know of no pedal manufacturers other than Speedplay making it easy to set up a midfoot cleat.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Chainring flex, mid-foot cleats, bottom bracket drilling and more 2011
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Many styles have a strap across the midfoot, which holds your foot in place.
Leora Tanenbaum: Shoes Wisely: 10 Smart Shoe Shopping Tips for the Ladies 2010
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The three-time Pro Bowler suffered a midfoot injury during a Nov. 11 loss at San Diego.
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