1st century Calceus

[Neuraleanus]

So the sole would not be nailed. But you could have them nailed if wanted?

The Mainz leather finds book shows one of these boots with nails. I nailed mine. I wore them at the recent Roman Days event in Virginia and they worked out very well. Much more comfortable than caligae. The only problem is that after wearing them for two days the rear-most nails have rotated, maybe having to do with how I walk.