outsole

noun

out·​sole ˈau̇t-ˌsōl 

: the outside sole of a boot or shoe

Examples of outsole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On sale for 45 percent off right now, the Cushionaire ankle boots are practically equivalent in appearance to the $160 Uggs, designed with a soft suede exterior, under-four-inch shaft height, and a rubber outsole to ensure steady traction in slippery winter weather. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025

The silhouette is designed with a textile upper that makes for a more breathable and lightweight shoe, and includes a Zoom Air bag in the forefoot, durable rubber, GTEK outsole tractions, translucent rubber outsole and combined with the custom NOCTA logo on tongue. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025

On sale for 61 percent off, the hybrid kicks feature the dainty silhouette of your favorite flats, along with the cooling mesh uppers and durable outsoles of your go-to sneakers. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025

These sneakers strike a smart balance between comfort and durability thanks to a lightweight EVA midsole and a sturdy rubber outsole that holds up to daily wear. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outsole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol