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It's made to last (4)

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shoe

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'to last' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for shoe that I've seen before include "Eg, brogue" , "Sandal, for instance" , "Plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof" , "something afoot" , "eg Trainer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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