outsole

noun

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

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They’re also equipped with the brand’s Feel Good Flex outsole, which is ultra-lightweight and bends easily for convenient packing. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 They’re constructed from durable 100% scrunch leather, with leather lining and a leather outsole. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026 Through a combination of buttery-smooth fabric, mighty arch support, impact-absorbing memory foam, and the kind of curved, rocker-like outsole that doles out both traction and momentum on any surface. Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026 One woman on the metro was wearing these SCARPA Mojito approach shoes, which feature a leather upper and grippy rubber outsole that provides traction on icy days. Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsole

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Mar. 2026.

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