: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe
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Swiss Side, a company that specializes in aerodynamic cycling wheels, worked with Salomon to develop to streamline the shoe, leading to an increase in size for the front of the Contagrip outsole and midsole made as round as possible.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
The final design featured a rounded, smooth midsole and an integrated upper that covers the laces.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Cushioning in the midsole also makes these shoes comfortable enough for all-day wear, and reflective accents keep you visible at night.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The industry has hardly remained static in the half-century since, as innovations in materials such as breathable mesh uppers, cushioning foam midsoles, and lightweight EVA outsoles have made running shoes better performing—and more comfortable—than ever.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
The final design featured a rounded, smooth midsole and an integrated upper that covers the laces.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Cushioning in the midsole also makes these shoes comfortable enough for all-day wear, and reflective accents keep you visible at night.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The industry has hardly remained static in the half-century since, as innovations in materials such as breathable mesh uppers, cushioning foam midsoles, and lightweight EVA outsoles have made running shoes better performing—and more comfortable—than ever.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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