Meaning & use
Outsoles
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The outermost layers of a shoe's sole that make direct contact with the ground.
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The hiking boots feature rubber outsoles designed for extra grip on wet rock.
Worn outsoles can make a shoe dangerously slippery.
A note on using this word
Outsoles are distinct from midsoles, which sit between the outsole and the insole to provide cushioning.
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