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 new group’s Bronze Green/Raffia/Coral dons a green upper with brown midsole detailing and red branding. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 As their name suggests, the shoes are designed with major cushioning in both the lightweight midsoles and thick outsoles. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 May 2026 The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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