midsole

[ mid-sohl ]

noun

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

midsole

/ ˌmɪdˈsəʊl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of midsole¹

mid- + sole ²

Example Sentences

Traditional EVA midsoles returned less than 70 percent of the energy input, whereas the best new foams give back more than 85 percent.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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