1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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While heels can get a bad reputation for being uncomfortable, the memory foam insole in these will help your foot stay supported and cushioned.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
While some flat shoes can lack support, these mules have a memory foam insole that helps cushion your feet, specifically around your arch and the ball of your foot.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
However, the shoe’s memory foam insole is the reason why travelers can walk for miles without any pain.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Layer up with cold-weather gear like jackets and gloves, add reflective accessories for visibility and safety, and mix in weights, bottle carriers and insoles to improve performance.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
While some flat shoes can lack support, these mules have a memory foam insole that helps cushion your feet, specifically around your arch and the ball of your foot.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
However, the shoe’s memory foam insole is the reason why travelers can walk for miles without any pain.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Layer up with cold-weather gear like jackets and gloves, add reflective accessories for visibility and safety, and mix in weights, bottle carriers and insoles to improve performance.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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insole
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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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