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insole
insole, innersole - piece of material shaped to match the bottom of the last, which will be layered between the outsole and the sole of the foot. The shoe is constructed around it, with the upper, welting, and lining attached.

last
last - made of plastic, metal, or wood, it is the form used to determine the shape and size of the shoe. The derivation of the word is "laest", the Old English word for footprint.




outsole
outsole - the outer sole of a shoe or boot oxford - a low shoe laced over the instep.