insole

noun

in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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It’s designed with a foam insole that stores and returns your energy, bouncing you into your next step. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 Project Cloud Suede Platform Slippers with Memory Foam Treat yourself to cloud-like comfort in these suede clogs with memory foam insoles that mold to the shape of your feet over time. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 The insoles are also dotted with Superfeet’s SuperRev foam, which provides energy return across the entire foot by adding a bit of bounce to every step. Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025 Brooks Sports, a sports equipment company, offers a possible reason for the squeaking, noting that the cause is often air or moisture trapped under the insoles within the shoes. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insole was circa 1861

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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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insole

noun
in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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