Creole. A heavy congress work shoe. This shoe, the creedmore, and brogans are usually made of oil grains, kip, or split leather, sometimes pegged, sometimes “stitched down.”
Crimping. Shaping any part of the upper so that it will conform to the last better.
Cushion Sole. An elastic inner sole.
Cut-off Vamp. One cut off at tip for economy when tip is to be covered by a cap.
Dieing. Cutting soles to fit the last, outsoles, insoles, heel lifts, counters, or half soles, with a machine and a die.
Dom Pedro. A heavy, one-buckle shoe, with gusset or bellows tongue. Originally it was a patent name for certain shoes made of fine material, but is now applied to cheap grades.
Dongola. A heavy, plump goatskin, tanned with a semibright finish.
Dressing. A process for giving the upper its original finish by means of liquid put on with sponge.
Edge Setting. The finishing edge of the sole,—polishing it.