The main opening of a shoe extending from the vamp to the ankle.

The top edge of the vamp of a shoe, in front of the instep.

The top area of the vamp just in front of the instep. Throat lines can be high or low; the shape can be round or square.

an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep

The central part of the vamp just proximal to the toe box.

The central part of a shoe vamp opening where it is seamed to the front of the quarter. The entrance of the shoe.

the opening of the shoe nearest the toes