insole

noun

in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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The slip-on design is ideal for getting through TSA in a hurry without worrying about tying your laces in the chaos of the airport, and they’re crafted with cushy foam insoles to enhance your comfort with every step. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 Plus, a new last was also developed for the shoe by widening the originally tight wrestling outsole shape and is paired with a responsive SpEVA midsole and an Ortholite insole. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025 Dearfoams Fuzzy Bootie Slippers There’s nothing like a warm pair of slippers in the winter, and this pair combines cushy memory foam insoles with faux fur to stay cozy at home all season. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 They’re finished with memory foam insoles and rubber outsoles for shock absorption and support. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insole was circa 1861

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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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insole

noun
in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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