noun
- the bottom part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground
Examples
- The outsole of my running shoes has excellent grip on wet surfaces.
- She checked the outsole for wear patterns to see how her foot strikes the ground.
- The hiking boot features a rugged rubber outsole designed for rocky terrain.
- After months of use, the outsole showed significant wear at the heel.
- The basketball shoe’s outsole provides superior traction on the court.
- He replaced his dress shoes because the leather outsole had worn through.