soled
Given new undersides
Soled is the past tense of sole, meaning to put a new sole on a shoe or boot.
A cobbler soles worn footwear by replacing the bottom layer that contacts the ground.
The word also functions as an adjective in compounds describing the type of sole something has: rubber-soled sneakers, leather-soled dress shoes, thick-soled boots.
These compound forms are far more common than the verb.
Secure manual hold
- treadSurface that grips ground
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
- anti-skidPrevents loss of traction
grooved · patterned · herringbone · lug · cleated · studded · ribbed · textured
Tanned animal skin
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- crepeThin, flexible pancake
- gumSticky plant secretion
- EVAActivity outside spacecraft
polyurethane · cork · wood · rope · suede · neoprene · thermoplastic · commando
Shoe's cushioning middle layer
rand · foxing · counter · footbed · soleplate · stitching · cementing · lasting
Casual athletic footwear
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- sandalsOpen strappy footwear
- loafersLaceless slip-on shoes
- moccasinsSoft leather slip-ons
flats · pumps · cleats · espadrilles · slippers · brogues · oxfords · derbies
Shoe repair artisan
- heelingLeaning to one side
- patchedRepaired with covering material
- regluedAdhered anew
- reconditionedRestored to good condition
restored · tapped · rebuilt · refurbished · renewed
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- robustStrong and durable
- sturdySolidly built, durable
rugged · tough · reinforced · heavy-duty · abrasion-resistant · threadbare
Made softer or gentler
- paddedFilled with soft material
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- orthoticSupportive medical device
- contouredShaped to fit
grip
Secure manual hold
- treadSurface that grips ground
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
anti-skid · grooved · patterned · herringbone · lug · cleated · studded · ribbed · textured · channeled
leather
Tanned animal skin
EVA · polyurethane · cork · wood · rope · suede · neoprene · thermoplastic · commando · lugged
midsole
Shoe's cushioning middle layer
welt · rand · foxing · counter · footbed · soleplate · stitching · cementing · lasting · vulcanized
sneakers
Casual athletic footwear
moccasins · flats · pumps · cleats · espadrilles · slippers · brogues · oxfords · derbies · wingtips
cobbler
Shoe repair artisan
reconditioned · restored · tapped · rebuilt · refurbished · renewed
hard-wearing
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- robustStrong and durable
sturdy · rugged · tough · reinforced · heavy-duty · abrasion-resistant · threadbare
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
- paddedFilled with soft material
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- orthoticSupportive medical device
contoured · ergonomic · flexible · lightweight · breathable
two-tone
Having two distinct colors
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- sole survivorOnly one who lived
- lemon soleFlatfish with misleading name
- sole custodyOne parent's complete authority
- shoe solesFootwear's ground-contacting layer
- rubber solesElastic shoe bases
- sole proprietorSingle owner of business