Cryptic crossword clue
Model shod in sensible footwear 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SANDSHOE

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The straight part
We know that "footwear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case footwear = sandshoe.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SANDSHOE mean?

SANDSHOE noun
  1. A sports or walking shoe with canvas upper and rubber sole; a sneaker.

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