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One going on foot in boots and all (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sandal

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'one going on foot' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'in boots and all' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'SANDAL' is hidden in the letters of 'boots and all'.

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(Other definitions for sandal that I've seen before include "Informal shoe" , "Light open shoe" , "An open shoe for summer" , "Light strapped shoe" , "Openwork shoe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Sun.
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