Lasting. The process of making the uppers conform to the last in all respects. The operations of assembling and pulling over are parts of lasting.
Laying Channel. Turning down the lip or flap to cover the stitching.
Leveling. Shaping the sole to the bottom of the last.
Lift. The name given to one thickness of sole leather used in the heel. Top lift is the bottom lift, when the shoe is right side up, and is the last piece put on in manufacture.
Lining. The inside part of shoe, generally of cloth (dull) or sheepskin.
Lining Cutting. The operation of cutting the cloth linings.
Lining-in. The operation of putting lining inside of the shoe to cover insole or part of insole.
Loading Leather. Filling the pores of the leather with glucose to increase its weight.
Making Linings. Consists of closing up heel of lining; putting on top and side or eyelet stay.