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

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Tan makes an appearance for the midsole, and a lone hit of green comes at the pivot point of the outsole. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 Plus, this Cozy Fit style comes with the brand’s Contour Foam™ midsole cushioning and signature cushioned Air-Cooled Memory Foam® insole. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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