Shoe strengthener; beat soundly (4)

I believe the answer is:

welt

(Other definitions for welt that I've seen before include "Fire(place)" , "After blow, Mark" , "High Ottoman official" , "narrow ridge" , "Raised mark on the skin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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