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Hiking shoe soles are typically the most sturdy and inflexible of athletic shoe soles, but offer maximum shock absorption. Basketball Shoes The soles of basketball shoes are moderately flat and made of rubber.
The midsole is between the outer sole (which contacts the ground) and the shoe upper. It is made of a variety of materials and elements to give the shoe various characteristics of cushioning, support, and flexibility. Materials: Midsoles of athletic shoes are usually made of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyurethane. Different colors of materials show the different densities - usually the denser and more supportive polyurethane is in gray, with the lighter and cushier EVA in white. The more gray, the more support.