insole

noun

in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The shoes can synchronize to each other and are powered by battery packs in the insoles. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The slippers are also cushy thanks to their terry cotton insoles for padding around the house. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025 No matter our distance, the Hoka Clifton is my go-to shoe for walking her because the foam insole cradles my foot, rather than allowing the weight of my foot to sink in like my body on a memory foam mattress. Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insole was circa 1861

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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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insole

noun
in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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