: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe

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Beneath the minimalist upper comes a full-length React drop-in midsole with Air Zoom units at the forefoot and heel. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 These shoes feature a suede upper, contoured footbed, and cork midsole, but my favorite design element is the oversized buckle. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 The contoured memory foam midsole provides arch support and absorbs shock, adjustable straps that create a customized fit, and a flexible outsole that provides reliable traction. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsole

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Oct. 2026.

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