1. short nails with large flat heads used especially in the soles of heavy boots

Examples

• The hiking boots were fitted with hobnails for better traction on rocky terrain.
• Old work boots often featured hobnails to prevent slipping on wet surfaces.
• The cobbler hammered hobnails into the leather soles of the mountain boots.
• Hobnails created a distinctive clicking sound as the worker walked across the stone floor.
• Traditional military boots were reinforced with hobnails for durability.
• The blacksmith forged custom hobnails for the logger’s heavy boots.