Translation guide
The inner part of a shoe that the foot rests on. In Japanese, this is most commonly referred to as インソール or 中敷き. There are also specific terms for removable insoles, custom orthotics, and related shoe parts.
The layer inside a shoe that provides cushioning and support, often removable.
The most common modern term, borrowed from English. Used for both removable and built-in insoles, especially in sports and casual shoes.
この靴のインソールは取り外せます。
The insoles of these shoes are removable.
新しいインソールを買って、靴に入れた。
I bought new insoles and put them in my shoes.
Traditional Japanese term for insole. Often implies a removable insert, but can also refer to the fixed inner sole. Common in everyday conversation.
中敷きがすり減ったので交換したい。
The insoles are worn out, so I want to replace them.
この中敷きはクッション性が高い。
These insoles have good cushioning.
Explicitly says 'shoe insole', useful for clarity when context might be ambiguous.
靴の中敷きを洗って乾かした。
I washed and dried the shoe insoles.
A specially designed insole for medical or comfort purposes, such as arch support.
Also used for orthotic insoles, often with descriptors like 矯正 (corrective) or アーチサポート (arch support).
足の痛みを和らげるために矯正インソールを使っています。
I use corrective insoles to relieve foot pain.
Specifically a corrective insole, often used in medical contexts.
医者に矯正中敷きを勧められた。
The doctor recommended corrective insoles.
Specifically an arch support insole, a common type of orthotic.
扁平足なのでアーチサポートインソールを入れている。
I have flat feet, so I use arch support insoles.
The structural inner layer of a shoe, not meant to be removed.
Refers to the insole as part of shoe construction, specifically the inner sole that the upper is attached to. Technical term used in shoemaking.
靴の本底が剥がれてきた。
The insole of the shoe is coming loose.
Another technical term for the inner sole, sometimes distinguished from 本底. Used in shoe repair and manufacturing.
中底の交換は専門店でできます。
Insole replacement can be done at a specialty shop.
Both mean insole, but インソール is more modern and often associated with sports or aftermarket products, while 中敷き is the traditional word and can sound slightly more everyday. In shoe stores, インソール is very common.
インソールコーナーで自分に合うものを探した。
I looked for one that suits me in the insole section.
中敷きがへたってきたから新しいのを買わなきゃ。
My insoles are worn out, so I have to buy new ones.