The outermost layer of the sole of a boot or shoe, especially an athletic shoe.
‘Athletic shoes are basically composed of four parts: the upper, outsole, midsole and insole.’
‘Thanks to the form-fitting footbeds and Vibram outsoles, these backless wonders breeze through pushy terrain.’
‘Compared to all other tennis shoes available, it had an extra wide forefoot on the outsole, which gave support when hopping from side to side.’
‘Look for shoes with an aggressive outsole instead of a smooth design.’
‘The cushioned surface of the liner is in contact with the foot while the interlocking grooves on the underside fit into the perforated cage to create the outsole.’
‘This nifty little sandal features a rubber outsole and an absorbent yet fast-drying neoprene upper.’
‘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.’
‘The GCS is fairly close to a road shoe in terms of build and design but with some key differences, like its extra-firm heel, quick-dry outsoles and high-traction treads.’
‘At first blush, this shoe evokes a mild-mannered street runner, but flip it over and you'll find an outsole that tears asphalt to shreds.’
‘The outsole is made of slip-resistant polyurethane compound to reduce weight.’
‘These high-end off-road racing shoes feature a co-injection molded nylon and urethane outsole.’
‘A knobby, trail-runner-type outsole makes short work of Atlantic City sludge.’
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