Protective piece in footwear (6)

I believe the answer is:

toecap

(Other definitions for toecap that I've seen before include "part of Oxford, perhaps" , "Capote (anag.)" , "Steel part for shoe" , "Protective cover on boot or shoe" , "Reinforced part of shoe or boot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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