The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INSTEPS
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What does INSTEPS mean?
INSTEPS noun- The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.
- A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot.
- In horses, the hind leg from the ham to the pastern joint.