A layer of material between the inner and outer soles of a shoe, for absorbing shock.
‘Slip-lasted climbing shoes have thinner midsoles and insoles, which allows them to be sensitive and flexible.’
‘If shoes are wet, dry them with indirect heat rather than under radiators, which may negatively impact the midsole or shrink other materials on the shoe.’
‘Athletic shoes are basically composed of four parts: the upper, outsole, midsole and insole.’
‘If you like to feel the road beneath you (some runners and walkers swear it makes them faster), choose a shoe with slightly thinner midsoles and less voluminous cushioning inserts under the heel and forefoot.’
‘Consider using silica gel or air midsoles in your shoes plus polyester or polyester-blend socks to prevent blisters and keep your feet dry.’
‘The heat can delaminate the shoe and shrink the midsole.’
‘Shoes with a softer outer midsole and a harder inner midsole are best for people who tend to pronate more.’
‘Comfortable and durable, these smart sneakers are made from subtle leather and feature fine stitching, with matching rubber toecap and midsole.’
‘Combined with the midsole, which is made from lightweight polyurethane, the outsole is highly flexible, with a sticky gum rubber bottom for excellent traction and board control.’
‘A stiff plastic plate runs from the forefoot to the midsole - then flares up into ‘wings’ near the heel.’
‘Completely redesigned, they feature perforated leather on top and a two-piece die-cut EVA multi-purpose midsole.’
‘In the midsole, the women's version features a special hard-plastic insert that wraps up from under the arch and back toward the heel to hold your foot steady over uneven terrain.’
‘A fine-tuned plate in the midsole offers stability without compromising agility.’
‘Designers shaved weight by cementing a seamless mesh upper to the midsole.’
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