Caligae is a heavy heeled military boot known for being issued to soldiers and auxiliaries of Roman soldiers throughout the Roman Republic and Empire.
Video Caligae
Design
The open-air design of Kaligae allows for free air paths to the feet and, unlike modern military boots, is specially designed in such a way as to reduce the possibility of abrasions formed during a forced march, as well as other paralyzing foot conditions such as tinea or foot trenches. Socks are usually not worn with caligae, although in cold climates such as England, wool socks are used.
Caligae is built from three layers of skin: an outsole, a middle layer of filigree that forms the top of the boots, and an insole. They tied the middle of the leg and up the ankle. In addition, an iron machete is struck into the soles to provide caliga with reinforcement and traction, and also an effective weapon against the fallen enemy.
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Shoes outside military
Various types of other leather shoes were worn in the Roman Empire. Carbatina is a sandal made of one piece of leather with a soft sole and upper part braided with lace. The Soccus is the only one with no spikes and a separate top of the skin. Calceus is a nail shoe secured by a rope. A solea is a simple sandal with a thong between the toes and the only one hobnailed. Women wear sandals similar to men, but they are softer, smoother skin. Winter shoes are usually coated with cork. Sometimes the sole of the foot thickens to give a clone of altitude.
See also
- Caligula, the emperor whose nickname came from small caliga (meaning "little shoes"). His father Germanicus was a highly respected military officer. The Germanicus called Jenny Caligula, who often lived in the camp with them, after the cute legionary costume she wore as a child. When Caligula wore kaligae as emperor, he covered them with precious gems.
References
External links
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Source of the article : Wikipedia
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