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midsole

midsole

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A layer between the inner and outer soles of a shoe that cushions the foot
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪdˌsoʊl/
  • Specialized
: entresuela
  • A well-designed midsole is crucial for providing stability and reducing fatigue while walking.
  • EVA midsole
  • midsole and outsole
  • midsole cushioning

Examples

  • As the white midsoles and gum soles complement the soft pink and grey uppers, they also give that classic design and look for old-school sneakers we all know and love.

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  • Infrared provides the main pop color on the classic runner and sets the stage for the vintage treatment on the midsole.

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  • It's bound to the midsole, right, right, right underneath where the the foot sits.

  • And so this midsole is been engineered to provide more push off the stop.

  • Outside magazine writes that by definition, they have less cushioning and midsole to break down.

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  • Surely Nike could make a boot with Lunarlon in the midsole.

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  • As well as preserving the actual high heel, the actual midsole Supra foam presents finished weight for the effect with the 12 inches.

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  • Underpronators are best suited to neutral-cushioned shoes because they need a softer midsole to encourage pronation.

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  • The dual-density midsole provides excellent cushioning for the foot during long runs.

  • Many running shoes have a supportive midsole that helps absorb impact and enhance comfort.

Surface Forms

midsole singular
midsoles plural

Morphology

midsole = sole (transparent) = mid + sole

The word is transparently derived from 'mid' and 'sole', indicating the middle part of the sole.

Etymology

Midsole breaks into mid- ('middle') and sole ('bottom' of a shoe), just like in insole. So a midsole is the middle layer of a shoe that cushions and supports your foot.