Slip-on shoe (4)

I believe the answer is:

mule

(Other definitions for mule that I've seen before include "Obstinate quadruped" , "Sterile offspring of donkey and horse" , "Illegal drugs courier" , "Hybrid beast" , "Drug courier; animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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