ROMAN STUDDED SANDALS GB0904-GB0909 GDFB
Considered a superior piece of footgear for the Roman soldier, the caligae were the standard military shoes from the beginning of the roman republic until the III century A.D. Its flat iron hobnails covering the soles, brings a firm grip on the terrain to the legionary. Manufactured in India, these sandals are authentically patterned. Dark Brown Genuine Leather uppers, studded leather soles. Available in a variety of sizes: Size 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5

THE ROMAN CALIGAE - SANDALS The Roman sandal known as the caligae was the Roman military boot. It was made of several thicknesses of leather and were equipped with studded soles. The design offered plenty of ventilation allowing any moisture encountered while crossing mud or rivers to quickly evaporate, thus greatly reducing the potential for "trench foot". Studded with conical hobnails for marching over rough ground and offering deep traction while on the battlefield, the metal studs on the soles also helped prevent the leather wearing down quickly due to the exhaustive foot travel that Roman soldiers endured.