Sole reinforcement for boots (7)

I believe the answer is:

hobnail

(Other definitions for hobnail that I've seen before include "Stud on boot" , "One keeping shoes on" , "Protection for the sole of a heavy boot" , "Stud for boots" , "Walk over roughly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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