Cryptic crossword clue
Sale for running shoes 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LOAFERS

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The straight part
We know that "shoes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shoes = loafers.
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 LOAFERS mean?

LOAFERS noun
  1. An idle person.
  2. A shoe with no laces, resembling a moccasin.
LOAFERS noun
  1. A wolf, especially a grey or timber wolf.

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