1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.
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Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
The sneakers are outfitted with the brand’s signature Fresh Foam insole that provides comfort and adaptable support.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Further details are minimal, with the entire shoe, including its midsole and insole, featuring a matching brown shade.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Always remove laces and, if possible, remove the insoles.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
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Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
The sneakers are outfitted with the brand’s signature Fresh Foam insole that provides comfort and adaptable support.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Further details are minimal, with the entire shoe, including its midsole and insole, featuring a matching brown shade.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Always remove laces and, if possible, remove the insoles.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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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
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