insole

noun in·sole \ ˈin-ˌsōl \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Definition of insole

1 : an inside sole of a shoe

2 : a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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Recent Examples of insole from the Web

The Kingsport Times-News reports the former Wellco Enterprises Inc. executives sold boots falsely advertised as being made in the U.S. The boot uppers and insoles were manufactured in China.

— Fox News, "5 executives sentenced in 'Made in USA' boots scheme," 13 June 2018
Treat him to these cool kicks, made in Ferndale, Washington, that include the company’s lauded Supercork premium insoles for support and comfort all day long.

— sara kennedy, The Seattle Times, "Father’s Day gifts for dads with Seattle style," 8 June 2018
This is the part of a shoe that fits between the outsole (the bottom of the shoe that comes into contact with the ground) and the insole (on which the foot rests).

— The Economist, "Shoemakers bring bespoke footwear to the high street," 22 May 2018
The latter boasts about its recycled laces and a castor bean oil insole which cuts down on carbon output compared to conventional petroleum foam.

— jacob gallagher, WSJ, "How the ‘World’s Most Comfortable Shoe’ Is Challenging Nike and Adidas," 21 May 2018
In addition to the merino wool upper, the shoelaces are composed of recycled plastic bottles and the insoles are derived from castor bean oil.

— anh-minh le, San Francisco Chronicle, "Latest Allbirds shoes do actually grow on trees," 18 Apr. 2018
There’s no arch support, but the insoles of the shoes are quite comfortable.

— The Cut, "6 Women Review Everlane’s New Flats," 23 Apr. 2018
In response, the company is introducing new types of insoles, foot-ailment treatments and other products.

— saabira chaudhuri, WSJ, "Failed Foot-Care Gadget Trips Up Reckitt," 20 Apr. 2018
Tecnica heats the insoles to 180 degrees Fahrenheit and literally molds them to your feet.

— wired staff, WIRED, "All the Gear We Loved in March," 31 Mar. 2018

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