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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The double-layer EVA midsole gives just the right amount of cushioned support, and a platform sole is made from flexible, grippy rubber. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025 The midsole is made with reliable ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, and the leather upper only gets comfier and more supple with wear. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 June 2025 The curved heel and EVA midsole encourage forward momentum and muscle engagement, which made walking feel more fluid and grounded. Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025 The hunt is always on for lighter foams, ways to cut unnecessary material from the midsole, plate and outsole. Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsole

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jun. 2025.

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