- Name at least five essential parts of a shoe and explain their uses.
- What is the difference between hand-turned soles, Goodyear welt soles, and McKay sewed soles? Which is the easiest to repair?
- Properly wax the thread, and with two needles or waxed ends, mend a pair of shoes that have rips in them. Use the double-stitch method of sewing.
- Make a paper pattern for a half sole and use it in cutting leather or rubber composition half soles for a pair of shoes.
- Satisfactorily half-sole a pair of shoes by nailing the soles on. Make sure the nails are of the proper length.
- Fit and attach a pair of rubber heels.
- What kind of leather should be used in repairing the soles of shoes? How is such leather generally tanned?
- Specify at least three factors that should be taken into account in the selection of shoes.
- Write or tell the examiners the proper methods of cleaning and caring for shoes.