outsole
noun
out·sole
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Definition of outsole
: the outside sole of a boot or shoe
Examples of outsole in a Sentence
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Slip Resistant Boots that boast slip resistance have outsoles made of soft materials that are designed to maintain a degree of traction when exposed to water and oil. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best Work Boots for Any Type of Job," 2 Aug. 2019 The sponge-like holes in the outsole allow water to pass through and certainly help this process. — Jeremy Rellosa, Outside Online, "The Merrell Choprock Is My New Go-To Water Shoe," 20 July 2019 The washable upper has an elastic drawcord to customize fit, and the outsole has terrific traction for land or water. — Karen Campbell, BostonGlobe.com, "Hybrid footwear for all terrains," 4 July 2019 To ease into making a new shoe, Plant 2 learned to bottom the Brnr, a new boot with uppers made of 18 pieces stitched in the Dominican Republic and a polyurethane midsole with a rubber skin outsole. — Ruth Simon, WSJ, "Red Wing, Iconic U.S. Shoe Maker, Labors Mightily to Bring Production Home," 12 July 2019 The shoes have a waterproof liner, cushioning EVA midsole and classic waffle outsole. — Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive.com, "Danner once again releasing limited-edition Portland Timbers hiking boots," 1 July 2019 Dip a cloth or soft brush (or toothbrush) into the solution and gently go over the entire shoe, including the outsole and toe. — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean White Converse Sneakers, According to the Experts," 20 May 2019 The colors: a bright red upper, a neon-green outsole. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "New Stephen Curry shoes can tell you how loud the crowd is," 17 June 2019 The sandals are designed with an EVA foam midsole, rubber outsole for traction, and a quick-dry footbed, which makes them the perfect companion for basically any summer activity. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "The New Teva x Outdoor Voices Collection Will Make You Actually Want to Wear Pool Shoes," 17 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'outsole.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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