midsole

noun

mid·​sole ˈmid-ˌsōl 

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

Examples of midsole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blue then appears through the heel’s massive number 8 patch, Kobe Bryant‘s signature on the midsole, tongue patch and outsole. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

They’re crafted to offer ample support thanks to their foam midsoles, while the secure, socklike fit will hold your feet firmly in place throughout the day. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Wang also explained that other running-shoe parts, such as outsoles and uppers (which cover the top of the foot), are produced in factories located near ones that manufacture midsole foam, in Fujian and Guangdong provinces. — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midsole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol