| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| sparables | A headless nail used for the soles and heels of shoes |
| sparable | A headless nail used for the soles and heels of shoes |
| hobnails | large-headed nail for protecting the soles of heavy boots and shoes |
| hobnail | large-headed nail for protecting the soles of heavy boots and shoes |
| neoprene | oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes |
| crepes | Hard-wearing wrinkled rubber, used esp. for the soles of shoes |
