Sole protector (4)

I think it could be either:

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shoe

'sole protector' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for shoe that I've seen before include "Card dispenser" , "Sandal, for instance" , "One of the things racehorse needs" , "trainer, for example" , "What's worn" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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