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The durable, waterproof material is easy to wash and comfortable to wear for hours at a time, thanks to shock-absorbing midsoles and ridged, grippy outsoles.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Beyond their luxe-looking suede uppers, the sneakers feature thick, rubber outsoles resilient enough for NYC sidewalks and beyond.—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026 High-traction lug outsoles effortlessly traverse muddy terrain, too.—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The outsole of the shoe is either a sugarcane EVA outsole, which is a responsible compound using sugarcane foam.—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsole