What does the cryptic crossword clue "Well over square-bashing in east European footwear (10)" mean?

The definition is "footwear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "east") + SPA (synonym of "Well") + DRILL (synonym of "square-bashing") + E (synonym of "European"); definition: "footwear" The answer is ESPADRILLE.

Well over square-bashing in east European footwear (10)

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