1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
Examples of insole in a Sentence
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The versatile sandals are made with two thick straps to keep your feet from slipping, and a cushioned insole that molds to your foot after each wear.
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Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
The padded insoles offer support, while the canvas upper is so stylish for summer.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Plus, the insole is removable and replaceable to extend the shoe's life.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The best-selling shoes that started it all are designed with a round toe, a supportive insole, and a moveable strap that can be worn around the heel or across the top of the shoe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Cloud-like insoles make sightseeing a dream, while a durable construction ensures these shoes are built to last.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
The insole may pop out easily when the shoe gets very wet.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
Just like the styles above, the sneakers have a shock-absorbing insole that’s great for walking.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
All shoes have some sort of stack height to them — even a Vibram FiveFingers has about 5mm of rubber and insole between your foot and the ground.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
The padded insoles offer support, while the canvas upper is so stylish for summer.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Plus, the insole is removable and replaceable to extend the shoe's life.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
The best-selling shoes that started it all are designed with a round toe, a supportive insole, and a moveable strap that can be worn around the heel or across the top of the shoe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Cloud-like insoles make sightseeing a dream, while a durable construction ensures these shoes are built to last.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
The insole may pop out easily when the shoe gets very wet.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
Just like the styles above, the sneakers have a shock-absorbing insole that’s great for walking.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
All shoes have some sort of stack height to them — even a Vibram FiveFingers has about 5mm of rubber and insole between your foot and the ground.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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insole
noun
in·sole
ˈin-ˌsōl 
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
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