sponge rubber
noun
: cellular rubber resembling a natural sponge in structure used especially for cushions, vibration dampeners, weather stripping, and gaskets
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Launched in the ’60s as the creative brainchild of Nike’s co-founder Bill Bowerman, the all-American Cortez was the first running shoe to combine a full-length midsole with a sponge rubber layer below the upper, making the sneaker absolutely revolutionary in regards to cushioning.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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“Sponge rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sponge%20rubber. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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