midsole

noun

mid·​sole ˈmid-ˌsōl How to pronounce midsole (audio)
: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe

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These Hoka shoes boost performance during running and other athletic activities thanks to their responsive foam midsole that absorbs impact and provides powerful rebounding. Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The midsole features lightweight foam, which keeps this shoe from dragging you down at any distance. Kristin Canning, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025 The new midsole features the brand’s Flytefoam in the forefoot and FF Blast Plus Eco in the heel. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 What to Consider Salomon has a stiffer midsole/outsole combo that doesn’t flex as well over cambered terrain. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for midsole 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midsole was in 1926

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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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