New shoes, possibly of rubber (5)

I believe the answer is:

hoses

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'possibly of rubber' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'new shoes' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates an anagram.
'shoes' anagrammed gives 'HOSES'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for hoses that I've seen before include "Lengths of piping" , "Flexible pipes for conveying liquids" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.