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Outsole
What is actually meant by outsole?
The outsole is the element of the sole that comes into direct contact with the ground. The outsole is usually made of rubber and should show signs of wear as slowly as possible. Many sneakerheads can match the imprints of outsoles and their patterns to the respective shoe model.
One of the best-known outsoles is the Waffle sole from Nike. Here in this article you will find a selection of the best-known outsoles. Just scroll down.