01-28-2004, 03:06 PM
Ave, frater Flavius.<br>
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Legio VI Victrix, portraying the mid-to-late 2nd century AD, has adopted enclosed boots (clacei). Most of our core membership has either made a pair or is in the process of making them. The pattern we adopted was researched and first crreated by Prof. Arick Greenberg (Diogenes Draconis Syracusius). You can three variations on the basic theme here:<br>
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[url=http://www.legionsix.org/10-03%20hike%20i.jpg" target="top]Boots[/url]<br>
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This is a set made by Jeff Beilor, one of our members. I like the "IV" pattern of hobnails on the sole, which, when stamped into a barbarian's face, leaves a nice "VI":<br>
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<img src="http://www.legionsix.org/bielercalcaeus.jpg" style="border:0;"/><br>
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Unfortunately, these are not so easy to make as caligae. They require you to make a set of "lasts," which are basically wooden feet the same size and shape as your own feet. The upper leather is stretched over the last to ensure a good fit.<br>
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This model ought to be appropriate for a Severan legion. We can provide more details, patterns, etc. if you're interested.<br>
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T. Flavius Crispus<br>
Legio VI Victrix Pia Fidelis<br>
California, USA<br>
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Legio VI Victrix, portraying the mid-to-late 2nd century AD, has adopted enclosed boots (clacei). Most of our core membership has either made a pair or is in the process of making them. The pattern we adopted was researched and first crreated by Prof. Arick Greenberg (Diogenes Draconis Syracusius). You can three variations on the basic theme here:<br>
<br>
[url=http://www.legionsix.org/10-03%20hike%20i.jpg" target="top]Boots[/url]<br>
<br>
This is a set made by Jeff Beilor, one of our members. I like the "IV" pattern of hobnails on the sole, which, when stamped into a barbarian's face, leaves a nice "VI":<br>
<br>
<img src="http://www.legionsix.org/bielercalcaeus.jpg" style="border:0;"/><br>
<br>
Unfortunately, these are not so easy to make as caligae. They require you to make a set of "lasts," which are basically wooden feet the same size and shape as your own feet. The upper leather is stretched over the last to ensure a good fit.<br>
<br>
This model ought to be appropriate for a Severan legion. We can provide more details, patterns, etc. if you're interested.<br>
<br>
T. Flavius Crispus<br>
Legio VI Victrix Pia Fidelis<br>
California, USA<br>
<br>
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T. Flavius Crispus / David S. Michaels
Centurio Pilus Prior,
Legio VI VPF
CA, USA
"Oderint dum probent."
Tiberius
Centurio Pilus Prior,
Legio VI VPF
CA, USA
"Oderint dum probent."
Tiberius
