: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe
Examples of midsole in a Sentence
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The midsole is made of a responsive foam that really elevates the comfort level.
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Skechers Street Uno Stand on Air Sneaker Skechers’ Street Uno Stand on Air style is your everyday chunky white sneaker with a timeless silhouette, monochromatic color, and one-inch wedge heel with a bouncy midsole.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
They are often found attaching the outsole and the midsole.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
No matter how active your trip is, these shoes will prepare you to take it all on with style and comfort, thanks to supportive midsoles, adjustable straps, and even an odor-controlling exterior.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Similar to the sneakers listed above, the clogs have a shock-absorbing midsole and an inner foam sole for support.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
The Mountain 600s have Vibram SPE midsoles made with natural rubber and EVA, designed to be both lightweight, comfortable, and resilient.
—Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2024
Fusion, which basically molds the outsole and midsole together through extreme heat.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Padding at the heel of the shoe eliminates the threat of blisters when first slipping them on; plus, a shock-absorbing midsole provides extra assurance that these are the shoes of your dreams.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2024
Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Skechers Street Uno Stand on Air Sneaker Skechers’ Street Uno Stand on Air style is your everyday chunky white sneaker with a timeless silhouette, monochromatic color, and one-inch wedge heel with a bouncy midsole.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
They are often found attaching the outsole and the midsole.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
No matter how active your trip is, these shoes will prepare you to take it all on with style and comfort, thanks to supportive midsoles, adjustable straps, and even an odor-controlling exterior.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Similar to the sneakers listed above, the clogs have a shock-absorbing midsole and an inner foam sole for support.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
The Mountain 600s have Vibram SPE midsoles made with natural rubber and EVA, designed to be both lightweight, comfortable, and resilient.
—Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2024
Fusion, which basically molds the outsole and midsole together through extreme heat.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Padding at the heel of the shoe eliminates the threat of blisters when first slipping them on; plus, a shock-absorbing midsole provides extra assurance that these are the shoes of your dreams.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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