1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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The insoles also have tiny holes that let your feet breathe and keep them cool.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The memory foam insole keeps your feet cushioned during long sightseeing days, while the durable outsole can handle major steps.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The villain is also referenced on the shoe’s graphic insole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
This waterproof style is made with an orthotic insole and arch booster that, according to the brand, helps alleviate foot and heel pain.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The memory foam insole keeps your feet cushioned during long sightseeing days, while the durable outsole can handle major steps.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The villain is also referenced on the shoe’s graphic insole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
This waterproof style is made with an orthotic insole and arch booster that, according to the brand, helps alleviate foot and heel pain.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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insole
noun
in·sole
ˈin-ˌsōl 
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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