midsole

noun

mid·​sole ˈmid-ˌsōl How to pronounce midsole (audio)
: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe

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The sneaker features a bright orange mesh upper with peach panels, a metallic silver Swoosh, and light blue laces, with purple, green and teal accents along the midsole and outsole. Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2026 The midsole cushioning supported her arches while a breathable mesh upper prevented a sweaty, claustrophobic feeling in thick Florida heat. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026 White contrast stitching then appears throughout, while the same color is used for the tongue and midsole. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026 The Devotion Walking Shoes have Ryka’s proprietary Activfoam EVA built into the midsole to cushion each step, while the brand’s E-zorb cushioning targets the forefoot and heel. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsole

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midsole was in 1926

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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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