A Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products

by William H. Dooley

Heel Finishing. Blacking and polishing the heel edge.

Heel Lining. The lining to cover heel nails inside the shoe; it is often known by other names.

Heel Pad. In the manufacture of shoes, is a small piece of felt, leather, or other substance fastened to and covering the full width of the insole at the point upon which the heel rests. A heel cushion is sometimes called a heel pad.

Heel Scouring. Sandpapering the edge of the heel, except the front or breast portion.

Heel Seat. That part of sole on which heel is fastened.

Heel Seat Nailing. Nailing the heel part of sole.

Heel Seat Trimming. Trimming the rear or heel part of sole.

Heel Shaving. Shaving the heel, shaping it.

Hemlock Tanned. A process of tanning leather by hemlock bark.