midsole

American

[mid-sohl] / ˈmɪdˌsoʊl /

noun

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

midsole British

/ ˌmɪdˈsəʊl /

noun

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

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

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

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 • Jan. 24, 2024

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

From DOGO News • Oct. 3, 2023

The company wanted badly to sign Jordan to an endorsement deal, so it created black-and-red high tops with a white midsole and a multimillion-dollar sweetener.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

There’s a sensor in the midsole of the right shoe that gathers data about your running form.

From The Verge • Feb. 24, 2022

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