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

Examples of insole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, this Cozy Fit style comes with the brand’s Contour Foam™ midsole cushioning and signature cushioned Air-Cooled Memory Foam® insole. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

After head trainer Paul Silverstri fitted him with insoles, Stockton ran routes Friday following two weeks of rehabilitation. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Nike’s baseball diamond logo takes over the insole, while a gold-tone metal lace dubrae carries the mark of the MLB. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

These Project Cloud slides are 100 percent leather, with a cork memory foam insole. — Katie Monk, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for insole

• insula
• peninsula

Kids Definition

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