what were shoes made of in ancient rome
Caligae Caligae were constructed from three leather layers: an outsole, the middle openwork layer which formed the boot's upper, and an insole.[1] They were laced up the center of the foot and onto the top of the ankle. Additionally iron hobnails were hammered into the soles to provide the caligae with reinforcement and traction, and were also an effective weapon against a fallen enemy.