1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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Skechers sneakers are also on sale, and this pair has a memory foam insole for comfort.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Lightweight mesh uppers keep them breathable, while memory foam insoles cushion long travel days.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
An ortholite insole for extra cushioning and arch support was also added since these are specifically made for ease of wear.
—Lauren Fischer, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
The inclusion of mesh windows helps with ventilation, at the same time that an O-Grip outsole and Otholite insole offer traction and comfort.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Lightweight mesh uppers keep them breathable, while memory foam insoles cushion long travel days.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
An ortholite insole for extra cushioning and arch support was also added since these are specifically made for ease of wear.
—Lauren Fischer, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
The inclusion of mesh windows helps with ventilation, at the same time that an O-Grip outsole and Otholite insole offer traction and comfort.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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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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