The cut and buff shoe midsole is the classic running shoe construction. The Nike Cortez and many New Balance classic use this assembly method. A cut and Buff misdole is made by cementing of profile cut EVA to a flat rubber midsole. The profile of the EVA makes the toe tip thinner and the heel thicker. Once the EVA is bonded to the rubber the parts are die CUT to the correct outline shape. The assemble is taken to and angled grinding stone to the have the side angle BUFFED.