midsole

[ mid-sohl ]

/ ˈmɪdˌsoʊl /

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noun

a layer of material or cushioning between the outsole and the insole of a shoe.

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Origin of midsole

mid- + sole²

Words nearby midsole

midsegment, midship, midshipman, midships, mid-size, midsole, midst, midstream, midsummer, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Eve

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How to use midsole in a sentence

Traditional EVA midsoles returned less than 70 percent of the energy input, whereas the best new foams give back more than 85 percent.
The Science of Track and Field’s New Super Spikes|mmirhashem|July 16, 2021|Outside Online
The softer midsole is also more responsive, allowing me to better adapt to changes in terrain without slipping, without being so squishy that I feel every pebble.
The Hoka Speedgoat Mids Cured My Blisters|Kaelyn Lynch|June 30, 2021|Outside Online
It’s running shoe–like midsole kept my back from hurting even after being on my feet all day, and the slip-resistant sole kept the rubber side down on wet roots, a slippery deck, and in the mud.
7 of My Favorite Women’s Workwear Pieces|Berne Broudy|March 22, 2021|Outside Online
Underfoot, a full-length carbon plate and heavily rockered midsole push you forward with each stride without feeling too exaggerated or stiff.
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Vasque has updated the Sundowner over the years and made some significant changes in 2015, shedding a few ounces by adding a lighter polyurethane midsole and sourcing the leather from the Red Wing tannery in the United States.
My 4 Favorite Upgrades to Men’s Leather Hiking Boots|Graham Averill|February 22, 2021|Outside Online

British Dictionary definitions for midsole

midsole

/ (ˌmɪdˈsəʊl) /

noun

a layer between the inner and the outer sole of a shoe, contoured for absorbing shock

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