: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe
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The shoe’s rubber midsole features a lightly pre-distressed look, while the outsole has been upgraded with Vibram rubber and a winter-ready traction pattern.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Recovery days are a perfect opportunity to step onto a buttery-soft midsole.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
New Balance Men’s 2002R Inspired by a fan-favorite style from the early 2000s, these lifestyle sneakers feature a throwback silhouette with modern comforts like impact-absorbing midsoles, cushioned heels, and shock-absorbing outsoles for maximum comfort and stability.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Over time, the cork midsole molds to your feet for a level of comfort that only gets better with wear.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Recovery days are a perfect opportunity to step onto a buttery-soft midsole.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
New Balance Men’s 2002R Inspired by a fan-favorite style from the early 2000s, these lifestyle sneakers feature a throwback silhouette with modern comforts like impact-absorbing midsoles, cushioned heels, and shock-absorbing outsoles for maximum comfort and stability.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Over time, the cork midsole molds to your feet for a level of comfort that only gets better with wear.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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