: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe
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White pebbled leather then forms the Swoosh and mustache, while a brown midsole sits atop a black outsole.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The midsole is Skechers’ new Hyper Burst Pro, made with A-TPU foam, an upgrade from the TPU beads used in the Razor 4 and 5, and the leading foam in today’s supershoes.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Cloudfoam midsole found inside is soft, springy, and supportive.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The midsole is Skechers’ new Hyper Burst Pro, made with A-TPU foam, an upgrade from the TPU beads used in the Razor 4 and 5, and the leading foam in today’s supershoes.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Cloudfoam midsole found inside is soft, springy, and supportive.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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