outsole

noun

out·​sole ˈau̇t-ˌsōl How to pronounce outsole (audio)
: the outside sole of a boot or shoe

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Finding boots that are comfy enough to wear both indoors and outdoors can be tricky, but these are made with a platform EVA outsole that offers plenty of grip to tackle slippery conditions in rain or snow. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025 The style offers extra traction thanks to thick, rubber outsoles with chunky treads. Tara Larson, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025 The high-rebound EVA midsole provides reliable shock absorption, while the outsole’s anti-slip grooves add extra traction. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025 The On Women’s Cloudrunner 2 were designed to prevent just that, with a ridged outsole that provides excellent grip on various types of terrain. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outsole

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outsole was in 1884

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“Outsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsole. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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