outsole

noun

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

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The cloud-like insoles are lined with a super-soft fabric atop a layer of foam, while the outsoles are crafted with durable rubber that provides traction on everything from smooth airport floors to uneven cobblestone streets. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 Its outsole is grippy enough for pebbly or wet conditions, while its foam midsole provides tons of energy return. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 June 2025 The handcrafted tech sneakers are made in Portugal with a leather upper and rubber outsole, designed to be worn by all genders. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025 The look is finished off with a translucent rubber outsole. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outsole

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2025.

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