midsole

noun

mid·​sole ˈmid-ˌsōl How to pronounce midsole (audio)
: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe

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The shoe's ultra-cushioned midsole prevents hard landings and makes energy return a priority, keeping foot fatigue at bay for longer. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 Sturdy mountain chops come courtesy of a resilient PU foam midsole with a polypropylene stiffener and abrasion-resistant welts and fabric at the toe and heel. The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025 They’re made from 100% vegan materials, including a vegan leather strap upper, a cork veneer midsole trim, and the aforementioned comfy footbed. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025 With its slightly wider base and bouncy midsole, it’s built for both stability and propulsion, Jossie Abraham, DPM, a podiatric surgeon based in Norwalk, Connecticut, tells SELF. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsole

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Jul. 2025.

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