toe box vs shoe

toe box and shoe both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
toe box	Yes	No	No	No
shoe	Yes	No	Yes	No

toe box (noun)	shoe (noun)
the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes	footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
	U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
	a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
	(card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time

toe box (verb)	shoe (verb)
	furnish with shoes