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Those who steal shoes (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sneakers

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'shoes' is the definition.
(sneaker is a kind of shoe)

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(Other definitions for sneakers that I've seen before include "US canvas shoes" , "soft-soled canvas shoes" , "Gym shoes" , "Canvas shoes with rubber soles" , "Casual shoes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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