'toe-free' originates from the combination of 'toe' and 'free', where 'toe' refers to the digits of the foot and 'free' implies the absence of restriction or covering.

'toe-free' evolved from the need to describe footwear that does not cover the toes, becoming a common term in fashion and clothing.

Initially, it meant 'without toe covering', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.