Something afoot making it possible to change pace? (6)

I believe the answer is:

toecap

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'something afoot making it possible' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'to change pace?' is the wordplay.
'change' indicates an anagram.
'pace' with letters rearranged gives 'ecap'.
'to'+'ecap'='TOECAP'

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(Other definitions for toecap that I've seen before include "Protective front of boot" , "Tip of shoe" , "Strengthener on front of boot, shoe" , "Boot or shoe item" , "Protective cover on boot or shoe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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