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The slides are equipped for indoor or outdoor use, thanks to a textured, water-resistant outsole that helps protect against slips.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026 Their shock-absorbing outsoles also distribute weight evenly, which in turn minimizes impact to tender or sensitive areas like your heel or the ball of your foot.—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 Simone Rocha’s Ballerina Grip has a sporty, tactical outsole and a soft, leather ballet shoe upper, while Adidas’s Y-3 has stripped back the Stan Smith with a flat sole and a soft construction.—Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026 The enhanced rubber outsole provides highly effective traction, while the adjustable backstrap ensures a perfect fit.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsole