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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.
Various materials are used to make the soles of shoes depending on the properties needed by the manufacturer. These include durability, traction or insulation. The sole may also need to be oil-resistant, slip-resistant, cushioned or modified for medical reasons.