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    Caligae - Wikipedia

    Caligae (Latin; sg.: caliga) are heavy-soled hobnailed military sandal-boots that were worn as standard issue by Roman legionary foot-soldiers and auxiliaries, including cavalry. See more

    Caligae (sg.: caliga) are heavy-duty, thick-soled openwork boots, with hobnailed soles. They were worn by the lower ranks of Roman cavalrymen and foot-soldiers, and possibly by some … See more

    The caliga's midsole and the openwork upper were cut from a single piece of high quality cow or ox-hide. An outsole was fastened to the mid-sole, using clinching hobnails, … See more

     
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  2. Caligae - IMPERIUM ROMANUM

    WEBCaligae were shod sandals with exposed toes, made of leather and nailed sole. They were ideal for summer combat and long marches, but less …

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      WEBCalcei that the whole foot, as distinguished from sandals, or caligae — and were so much better in the wet and colder British climate. These calcei generally considered to be a center seamed or laced shoes with the …

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      WEBLearn how to make and use caligae, the classic Roman army boots, and other types of shoes and sandals. See patterns, materials, construction methods, and historical details.

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      WEBJun 25, 2024 · The Roman Empire, which lasted from 27 BCE to 476 CE, saw a gradual shift in military footwear from the open-toed caligae to the more enclosed calcei by the end of the first century CE. This transition was …