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
The insole also contributed to other health problems.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
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
Teitelbaum, who designed the shoe, added a natural cork insole for extra support.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
I didn’t carry incriminating evidence around under the insole of my right shoe.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
His doctors managed to ameliorate the flaw with insoles, but not the pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The super supportive AI trainer says he has a workout plan for the man before abruptly pivoting to a pitch for height-increasing insoles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Many athletes already buy carbon fiber insoles for $25 to $150 a pair.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Instead, Carse changed to a narrower boot, got new insoles and cut a different hole into his footwear.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
It is cut into thin sheets by machinery which are used for surgeon's splints, hygienic insoles, tree protectors and calendars.
From Arizona Sketches by J. A. (Joseph Amasa) Munk
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