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
Etymology
Origin of insole
Example Sentences
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In a sneaker insole, an auxetic gel or rubber foam might better cushion the foot when it strikes the ground.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
There will even be an insole with a nod to the movie “Bring it On” because Delle Donne had a crush on the character Missy.
From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022
Sustainably made from recycled plastic bottles, natural cork, harvested algae foam, EVA and 100% organic cotton laces, they’re vegan, ultra-light and comfy, with a removable insole.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021
In 2009, at age 20, Vides surprised his parents once again by investing $500 to start his own shirt and insole brand, CLSC, and ran the business out of the family home in Rancho Cucamonga.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2021
I didn’t carry incriminating evidence around under the insole of my right shoe.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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