Outdated and damaged bootees wrapped around leg initially (8)

I believe the answer is:

obsolete

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'outdated' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for obsolete that I've seen before include "'No longer used, out of date (8)'" , "No longer current" , "Boots eel away, being out of date" , "being out of practice" , "Obese lot may be out of date" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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