Rolling. The process of passing leather between rolls to make it firm and hard. Rolling consists in polishing the bottom on roll and brush.
Rough Rounding. Rounding outsole to the shape of last, and cutting channel in the welt-channeled shoes.
Royalties. Sums paid for the use of machines to machine companies.
Russet Calf. Russet-colored calf is made from calfskins.
Russet Grain. Russet-colored grain is made from a split cowhide.
Sabot. The name of a one-piece wooden shoe, carved from a block of basswood. A novelty to Americans, but worn by people in the rural and manufacturing sections of Holland, Germany, and France.
Sack Lining. The lining inside the shoe and insole.
Sandal. The name of a woman’s strap slipper, or a sole worn by children. Originally fastened on the foot by straps.
Satin Calf. A grain split, stuffed with oil, and smooth finished.
Scouring Breast. Sandpapering the front part of the heel.