Like some shoes at a cobbler's

RESOLED

Think of what happens to worn-out soles when they get a second life—it’s not just about polishing.

The clue hints at shoes that have been repaired by a cobbler, specifically ones given new soles. "Resoled" fits because it literally means the soles were replaced, and the wordplay ties into the cobbler’s trade. The answer plays on the idea of shoes being fixed rather than discarded, making it a straightforward but clever definition.