rubber soles

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Rubber soles are the bottoms of shoes made from rubber rather than leather or other materials.

They provide better traction, water resistance, and cushioning than traditional leather soles: I prefer boots with rubber soles for hiking.

Rubber-soled shoes are standard for athletic footwear and casual wear, though leather soles remain common in formal dress shoes.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G