: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe
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This means fans can expect pink accenting on the midsole, lace wings and on the tongue and side panel mesh.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
That’s thanks in large part to its midsole, which is made of polyolefin (POE), a softer, more durable material than standard EVA.
—Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
Clean the Midsoles of Sneakers If the rubber midsoles of your sneakers get dirty or scuffed, toothpaste can help.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Made for running and training, this hybrid shoe has a grippy outsole and a lightweight, springy midsole for ultimate comfort and support.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
That’s thanks in large part to its midsole, which is made of polyolefin (POE), a softer, more durable material than standard EVA.
—Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
Clean the Midsoles of Sneakers If the rubber midsoles of your sneakers get dirty or scuffed, toothpaste can help.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Made for running and training, this hybrid shoe has a grippy outsole and a lightweight, springy midsole for ultimate comfort and support.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for midsole
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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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