hobnailed
/ˈhɑbˌneɪld/
adjective
- Having short, broad-headed nails on the sole of a boot or shoe, typically for durability or grip.
- He wore hobnailed work boots to keep from slipping on the icy pavement.
- The soldier's hobnailed boots clattered loudly on the stone floor.
- The old hobnailed shoes left deep scratches on the wooden porch.