How to Use square-toed in a Sentence

square-toed

adjective
  • These are a perfect example of square-toed high-vamp heels.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Underneath, a pair of loose white denim jeans and square-toed leather black flats.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The square-toed Sinatra boot sits just below the knee and features a mid-height heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Dusty mauve framed the sides of the square-toed upper, while a richer plum section covered the front of the shoe.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
  • The singer went for a military inspired ensemble, trading in combat boots for a pair of bright green square-toed boots.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Heeled, bubbled, square-toed, strapped or leathered out with metal accents like Longoria’s, the shape is proving its range.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Corrin added touches of sparkle with Cartier jewelry and added a pop of vibrant color with their square-toed red heels.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Classic flip-flops are having a major resurgence this summer, with jelly and square-toed styles modernizing the trend.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In comparison to the style above, these have a slightly thicker strap and a square-toed heel for more of a modern feel, though, the comfort level is about the same.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 May 2026
  • Shiny green scales and fluffy yarns that revived an archival square-toed Dior shoe originally designed by Roger Vivier.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Also previewed in Paris was a square-toed Air Max 90 in a vibrant Volt Green colorway (pictured above).
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • On the Paris runway, the look originally appeared with Dior’s black-and-white Médaillon loafers – a square-toed, two-tone lambskin style marked with a rounded gold emblem at the vamp.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Gray square-toed heels were added to Erivo’s special ensemble, and a hat by milliner Stephen Jones, featuring a small floral motif with orange petals, completed her attire.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • With the help of his stylist Anastasia Walker, Williams embellished the delicate top with Bulgari earrings and square-toed shoes by Christian Louboutin.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Her tapered square-toed heels — a popular design from Chanel's new creative director Matthieu Blazy's debut collection, per WWD — were all black save for a white stripe down the front.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Its most popular ballet sneaker style is no doubt the square-toed, lace-up Cristina, closely followed by the Yanka and the Yancy, the latter of which is marked by a recycled nylon upper and pays an aesthetic homage to the ’70s trainer.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025

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