outsole

noun

out·​sole ˈau̇t-ˌsōl How to pronounce outsole (audio)
: the outside sole of a boot or shoe

Examples of outsole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Simone Rocha’s Ballerina Grip has a sporty, tactical outsole and a soft, leather ballet shoe upper, while Adidas’s Y-3 has stripped back the Stan Smith with a flat sole and a soft construction. Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026 These mid-cut boots deliver, with reliable waterproofing, EVA foam for comfort, and a rugged outsole for go-anywhere durability. Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026 What’s more, these shoes feature four separate rubber outsoles on the bottom, instead of one, to mimic the movement and flexibility of your actual foot. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 These shoes are attractive, supportive, and have platform outsoles to help alleviate heel pain. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsole

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outsole was in 1884

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsole. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster