'covered-toe' originates from the combination of 'covered' and 'toe', where 'covered' means 'enclosed or protected' and 'toe' refers to the front part of the foot.

'Covered' and 'toe' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'covered-toe' is a modern adaptation to describe footwear.

Initially, 'covered' and 'toe' were used separately, but their combination now specifically refers to a type of shoe design.