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

There’s also a non-slip outsole, which comes in handy when walking on slick or wet surfaces. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

And with a textured rubber outsole that’s flexible, the sneakers hold up to a variety of surfaces, from paved sidewalks to dirt paths. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025

And because fall is all about staying cozy-slash-comfy while being on your feet all day, the Bae delivers support via its ultra-contoured outsole, accommodating toe box, and collar that, though made of the rubber-adjacent Croslite proprietary material, never rubs at your feet or causes blisters. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

Indoor/outdoor slippers, on the other hand, feature shoe-like outsoles made of plastic or rubber treads. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 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