Item of heavy footwear (4)

I believe the answer is:

boot

(Other definitions for boot that I've seen before include "Sturdy footwear" , "may be packed for a journey" , "eg Wellington" , "Profit" , "Kick; start (a computer)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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