How to Use outsole in a Sentence

outsole

noun
Definition of outsolenext
  • Cons The suede outsole makes these shoes a no-go on rainy days.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • When picking sandals, look at the outsole to get a sense of the traction.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2022
  • The calf harness laces and snaps around your leg so the boot moves with you, and Lacrosse’s Air-Grip outsole sheds muck.
    — Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The Sorel boots come in a dark amber leather with a substantial lug outsole.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Deep grooves on the thick outsoles make for excellent tread on a wide range of surfaces.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • These shoes come with a midsole and outsole from the Nike Dunk models, which were both softer and wider.
    — Kyle Schnitzer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Officially white and flame, the orange plays on the heel counter and outsole.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • This is reflected in the low profile, dual zoom units and mesh vents on the outsole.
    — Obi Anyanwu, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Over in Toronto, the camel brown sneakers with trendy white outsoles have won over shoppers, while the all black shoes are all the rage in New York.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The cushioned midsole gives the comfort of a sneaker and the Vibram outsole gives you the traction of a hiking boot.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Dodge any shoe that's got heavy outsoles and avoid materials that are thick and trap heat.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The sneaker’s leather footbed and gum outsoles are a nod to the deep rooted history and heritage that Puma has with the sport of football.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Sep. 2023
  • They are often found attaching the outsole and the midsole.
    — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • General wear and tear in trail-running shoes corresponds to the three main parts: the upper, the midsole, and the outsole.
    — Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 28 May 2022
  • Bending the shoe in half indicates that the outsole will not give you the proper support when wearing the boots all day long.
    — Danielle Zoellner, Health, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The cushioned insole keeps the soles of your feet supported, while the textured rubber outsole makes this style a breeze to walk in.
    — Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • The outsole has 3mm lugs for traction, which helps prevent slipping.
    — Sarah Edlin, Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Even after logging quite a few miles in these, the rubber outsole didn’t appear any worse for wear.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • With a rubber outsole, the slippers can be worn indoors and outdoors.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Clean the rubber outsoles with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Specifically, examine the lugs, which are the bumps on the outsole.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2022
  • Plus, the rugged outsole helps keep kids stable on icier terrains.
    — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The mesh leather is designed to feel breathable and lightweight during everyday wear and the durable outsoles will hold up for many miles.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The super grippy outsole will give you confidence on some of the more gravelly stretches of the trail.
    — By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
  • With plastic rather than full carbon on the mid-outsole, the boot is way more durable to say, walk across a parking lot to the trailhead without an overboot.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022
  • The sneakers also have a non-slip outsole that can withstand outdoor walks and slippery floors.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Its leather upper stands up to wear and tear while its rubber outsole maintains traction all day.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The rubber outsole is flexible for a full range of motion, and the textile lining is nice and breathable.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Health, 28 June 2023
  • The premium full-grain leather upper and ultra-tough outsole makes for easy walking around a job site.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • These heels feature textured, wavy raffia wrapped around the uppers and outsoles.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023

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