midsole

American  

[mid-sohl] / ˈmɪdˌsoʊl /

noun

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

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midsole British  

/ ˌmɪdˈsəʊl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of midsole

mid- + sole ²

Example Sentences

The midsole is white and there’s an American flag stretched across the back.

From Salon

The simple model incorporates a person's height, weight, and other general dimensions, along with shoe properties such as stiffness and springiness along the midsole.

From Science Daily

They reasoned that they should be able to input into the model a person's basic dimensions, such as their height, weight, and leg length, along with a shoe's material properties, such as the stiffness of the front and back midsole, and use the model to simulate what a person's gait is likely to be when running in that shoe.

From Science Daily

The weight of the Alphafly 3s is yet to be confirmed by Nike, but they feature stiff plates or rods embedded in the midsole, usually made of carbon, to help the shoe hold its shape and it has a curved midsole geometry designed to propel runners forward.

From BBC

The minimal weight is achieved with the help of a lighter foam in the midsole and no sock liner.

From DOGO News