Cryptic crossword clue
What old shoes may be — disposed of in charity shop, we hear? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "What old shoes may be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what old shoes may be = resoled.
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 RESOLED mean?

RESOLED verb
  1. To replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear.

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