Ironing Uppers. Taking wrinkles out of the uppers and smoothing the same with a hot iron.
Juliette. A woman’s house slipper which is cut a little above the ankle in front and back, and cut down on the sides is called a Juliette.
Kangaroo. The skin of the animal of that name, which makes a splendid leather, of firm texture. It is quite expensive, hence substitutes are on the market under the same name.
Kid. A term applied to the shoe leather made from the skins of mature goats.
Kip. A term applied to leather made from hides weighing between fifteen and twenty-five pounds.
Lace Stay. A strip of leather reënforcing the eyelet holes.
Lace Hook. An eyelet extended into a recurved hook, around which the lace is looped. It is most commonly used in men’s and boys’ shoes, although recently some have been invented for use in women’s shoes with curved ends, to avoid catching the dress.
Lacing. The operation of putting laces in shoes.
Last. A wooden form over which the shoe is constructed, giving the shoe its distinctive shape.