1. the arched upper surfaces of the feet between the toes and ankles
Usage: plural of instep
2. the parts of shoes or socks that cover the upper surfaces of the feet
Usage: plural of instep

Examples

• She felt pain in both insteps after the long hike.
• The dancer’s high insteps gave her an elegant line.
• These shoes provide good support for flat insteps.
• The boots were too tight across the insteps.
• He massaged his sore insteps after running.
• The shoe designer focused on creating comfortable insteps.