Edge Trimming. Trimming the edge of a sole smoothly to conform to last.
Enamel. Leather that is given a shiny finish on the grain side. The process is similar to that of patent leather, only that patent leather is finished on the flesh side, or the surface of the split.
Eyelet. A small ring of metal, etc., placed in the holes for lacing; the eyelet holes are sometimes worked with thread like a buttonhole.
Eyeletting. Putting on eyelets.
Facing. The bleached calf or sheepskin used around the top of the shoe, and down the eyelet row and inside of the upper.
Fair Stitch. Term applied to the stitching that shows around the outer edge of the sole, to give the McKay shoe the appearance of a welt shoe.
Faking. Putting a gloss on any part of the bottom of the shoe.
Findings. The small parts of a shoe, such as blacking, cement, nails, wax, tacks, thread, etc.