1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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The durable sole prevents slipping on icy surfaces, while the memory foam insole delivers exceptional comfort and cushioning.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition to a warm over-the-knee design, the boots have a small block heel, a cushiony insole, and a durable rubber sole to help support and stabilize the feel.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The outer sole is directly stitched to the insole with a chain stitch, allowing for a flexible and lightweight shoe that will mold to the unique shape of your feet over time.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The quality of the leather, the pattern of the stitching or the fabric on an insole, for example, are all viewed microscopically in a process that can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes per shoe.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition to a warm over-the-knee design, the boots have a small block heel, a cushiony insole, and a durable rubber sole to help support and stabilize the feel.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The outer sole is directly stitched to the insole with a chain stitch, allowing for a flexible and lightweight shoe that will mold to the unique shape of your feet over time.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The quality of the leather, the pattern of the stitching or the fabric on an insole, for example, are all viewed microscopically in a process that can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes per shoe.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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insole
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in·sole
ˈin-ˌsōl 
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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