outsole

noun

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

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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Finished with a gum outsole, these boots are designed to go for years before needing a resole. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Like Carter’s design, the new pairs come in classic wheat and black colorways and feature the boot’s traditional padded leather collars and rubber outsoles. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 The fully handsewn boot features a tall, six-eyelet profile, a water-resistant full grain leather upper and a Vibram Cristy outsole that provides more practical traction on forest trails or city streets alike. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025 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

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“Outsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsole. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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