im a leatherworker looking for a pattern or example of a roman boot that would have been used in the colder climate territories. any help here would be greatly appreciated. thanks
You could look into the finds from Vindolanda (UK).
Which period? Military or civilian? The finds from Deurne/The Netherlands (early 4th c.) show types also worn in the Mediterranean, meaning types are not restricted to colder/hotter climate zones.
To be honest im not sure, i did look in to the uk excavations and they do have a feww examples, no i dont believe climate need be a factor. the importance i feel need be in how closed the boot is, as these will be made for an SCA heavy fighter and caligae simply arent adequate.
Well I have pinched this picture from the Archaic Sandals thread as I am fascinated by the boot (label says 1st - 2nd C ) but so far I cannot find where the artefacts are displayed (and Giannis doesn't know either!)
Anyone else know where this is?
Looks like my old Flying boot!!
Sorry that doesn't help :oops:
Quote:Looks like my old Flying boot!!
Sorry that doesn't help :oops:
LOL - but it is an oddity, isn't it?
Quote:im a leatherworker looking for a pattern or example of a roman boot that would have been used in the colder climate territories. any help here would be greatly appreciated. thanks
You could perhaps use this one:
http://sutor.jimdo.com/shoes/roman-shoes...a-calceus/