noun
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the inner sole of a shoe or boot
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a loose additional inner sole used to give extra warmth, comfort, etc
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Origin of insole
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Yet as I wrangled them into my closet, something kept nagging at me like a pebble in an insole: Bernie Sanders’ eye-rolling dismissal outside the Senate elevator.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
There were fears he would never play tennis again but, on the suggestion of Maceira, Nadal used a specialist insole to continue competing.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Featuring a western-inspired silhouette with belted accents and a wide insole for maximum comfort, the calf-length Santiago Boots are no exception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2024
I didn’t carry incriminating evidence around under the insole of my right shoe.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
For Coachella’s walking, I’ll also bring out some gel insoles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
“The insoles that add one vertical inch of height and help short kings stand tall. Use code ‘HeightMaxing10’ for big discounts,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
Many athletes already buy carbon fiber insoles for $25 to $150 a pair.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Amira has a doctor's note that allows her to wear padded soft trainers with gel insoles at school.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
His boots were pulled off, the insoles ripped out—even a knife blade inserted between the two laps of the outer soles, practically wrecking them.
From The Three Sapphires by W. A. Fraser
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