midsoles
Footwear cushion layer
Midsoles are the cushioning layers between the outsole and insole of a shoe, providing shock absorption and support.
The term appears most often in athletic footwear discussions, where midsole technology—foam density, air pockets, gel inserts—significantly affects performance and comfort: These running shoes have responsive midsoles that return energy with each stride.
Activity outside spacecraft
- foamBubble-filled substance
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- bounceSpring back after impact
resilience · springiness · damping · padding · softness · plushness · viscoelastic · responsiveness
Curved spanning structure
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- pronationLimb rotating inward
- supinationOutward forearm rotation
- orthoticSupportive medical device
biomechanics · gait · alignment · torsion · shank · chassis · footbed · structure
Swift foot travel
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
walking · trail · marathon · cleats · skateboarding · sneakers · trainers · athletic
EVA
Activity outside spacecraft
- foamBubble-filled substance
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
bounce · resilience · springiness · damping · padding · softness · plushness · viscoelastic · responsiveness · compression
arch
Curved spanning structure
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- pronationLimb rotating inward
- supinationOutward forearm rotation
orthotic · biomechanics · gait · alignment · torsion · shank · chassis · footbed · structure · reinforcement
running
Swift foot travel
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- hikingRecreational trail walking
cross-training · walking · trail · marathon · cleats · skateboarding · sneakers · trainers · athletic · casual
upper
Shoe part above sole
cementing · lasting · plate · geometry · rocker · bevel · density