Shoe protector (6)
I believe the answer is:
toecap
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">shoe protector</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for toecap that I've seen before include "Capote (anag.)" , "boot accessory" , "Shoe protector" , "part of footwear" , "piece of footwear" .)