: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe
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The midsole features foam cushions that provide excellent support while keeping the shoe lightweight.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Brooks Ghost 17 A blend of soft and dynamic cushioning in the midsole, plus forefoot flex grooves, help the Ghost 17 roll smoothly and comfortably for miles.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Brooks Ghost 17 A blend of soft and dynamic cushioning in the midsole, plus forefoot flex grooves, help the Ghost 17 roll smoothly and comfortably for miles.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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