Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The middle layer of a sole, as of an athletic shoe, often designed to disperse weight or provide stability to the foot.
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- noun The
layer of ashoe in between theoutsole andinsole , typically there forshock absorption .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The mudguard shape (in elephant print) and lace-hole construction takes after the XI with an Air Max 1-like tongue with Jordan tag, and the midsole, which isn't exactly that of an Air Max 1, features a stylized version of the AM1 midsole but with more angling lines and Jordan branding.
VInvesting.com 2010
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XI with an Air Max 1-like tongue with Jordan tag, and the midsole, which isn't exactly that of an Air Max 1, features a stylized version of the AM1 midsole but with more angling lines and
VInvesting.com 2010
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The midsole is a clear indication that these AF1's will be a Supreme AF1, so you already know what to expect to pay when these drop later on this year. via
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The midsole is a little thin and plain, and didn't absorb as much shock as I'd like.
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The midsole is a little thin and plain, and didn't absorb as much shock as I'd like.
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The midsole is a little thin and plain, and didn't absorb as much shock as I'd like.
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The midsole of the cleat is made out of a light weight molded EVA foam that helps absorb the impact load and shock that the foot experiences when playing on the field.
Dr. Steve Rosenberg: Foot Supports in Baseball Cleats Are the Keys to Staying Balanced Dr. Steve Rosenberg 2012
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FitFlop claims to do it with a "multi-density Microwobbleboard midsole."
Is that right? Toning flip-flops really shape your legs? Nancy Szokan 2010
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The inner construction features a comfortable insole, moisture-removing mesh, and a very supportive midsole that absolutely cradles your foot.
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Despite my love for the CL slingbacks I've had to return them as the honeycombed construction of the midsole prevented a satisfactory SPD conversion.
Uncultured: The War of the Wardrobes BikeSnobNYC 2010
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