midsole

noun mid·sole \ -ˌsōl \

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Definition of midsole

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

Recent Examples of midsole from the Web

Instead of a shoe pieced together from a limited number of specs, customers receive a midsole and last molded to their unique shape and movement.

— ariella gintzler, Outside Online, "Create Your Own Custom Brooks Running Shoe," 23 May 2018
And to give the new LeBrons a slightly more vintage feel, the normally clear Nike Air midsole is painted over in white, and the original Nike tag is printed on the LeBron 15's front pull tab.

— jake woolf, GQ, "These New Nike LeBron 15 Sneakers Are Inspired by Nike's First-Ever Sneaker," 31 Jan. 2018
Most hikers will feel it in their feet and back when a midsole is shot.

— joe jackson, Outside Online, "A Guide to Making Your Hiking Boots Last Forever," 23 May 2018
Once the midsole designs are complete, the computer file describing them is transferred to the 3D printers.

— The Economist, "Shoemakers bring bespoke footwear to the high street," 22 May 2018
Just like the Yeezy Powerphase model, the Rascal features an EVA cushioned midsole, the same Adidas branding by the shoe eyelets, and similar perforated detailing.

— tyler watamanuk, GQ, "Adidas’s Newest Retro Sneaker Looks a Whole Lot Like a Yeezy," 17 May 2018
The silhouette delivers both style and comfort points, thanks to its sleek white leather uppers, EVA midsole cushioning, and molded sockliner.

— kathleen mulpeter, Health.com, "Where to Buy Meghan Markle's Favorite White Sneakers (They're Under $100, Too!)," 26 Apr. 2018
The sneaker’s famous wavy midsole design is intact, although the outsole has been given the on-trend gum sole treatment.

— tyler watamanuk, GQ, "Adidas's Boost You Wear Sneakers Are Already Getting an Upgrade," 6 Feb. 2018
Salomon added a lightweight layer between the outsole and midsole to minimize fatigue, control unwanted motion, and maximize the energy output of each step.

— mandy ferreira, Sunset, "10 Best Women’s Hiking Boots," 22 Jan. 2018

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