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outsole

outsole

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The outer bottom part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌsoʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : suela
  • The rubber outsole of the hiking boots provides excellent grip on slippery surfaces.
  • rubber outsoles
  • outsoles provide traction
  • sticky outsoles

Examples

  • "When the outsole of a shoe starts to break down, it will smooth over and start looking like the bald tire on a car," according to Competitor.

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  • The scientific and technological content of the shoes is still not high; it still has a hard, wear-resistant outsole, but the materials in the shoes are exquisite, like the Air Jordan Team.

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  • In our front of shoes, the outsole is Nike as well as a Dural outsole.

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  • The sneaker sports an Air Max heel unit and a hiking outsole.

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  • In our front of shoes, the outsole is Nike as well as a Dural outsole.

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  • The scientific and technological content of the shoes is still not high; the outsole is still hard and wear-resistant, but the materials used in the shoes are exquisite. This article about the shoes appeared for the first time in 1986.

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  • Try hiking boots with Gore-Tex lining and Vibram outsole for waterproofing and durability.

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  • You happen to be facilitated with several stylish Converse Ireland sneakers with a leather upper, fabric lining, and rubber outsole for durability.

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  • The Reebok Ex-O-Fit Plus Hi is pictured above with builds similar to the Workout Mid pack we just showed you, but instead of a semi-clear outsole, these opt for a classically styled gum bottom for that timeless appeal.

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  • Perry showed me the different types of leather he used for the different parts of the shoe, his tools, and that crucial welting stitch (which attaches the insole and outsole) that so troubled his rotator cuff and assured my comfort.

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Synonyms

sole
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The bottom part of a shoe or of a foot that touches the ground

refers specifically to the outer bottom layer that touches the ground

Surface Forms

outsole singular
outsoles plural

Morphology

outsole = sole (transparent) = out + sole

The meaning is directly the outer/outermost bottom part of a shoe, easily derived from 'out' + 'sole'.

Etymology

The word outsole comes from two parts: out- meaning 'outside' and sole meaning the 'bottom' of a shoe or foot, so an outsole is the outside bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground.