Please identify era and museum reference on Calcei

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Dear Geoffrey, Almost certainly not First Century AD, They look like a loose generic interpretation of a common form of calcei from the Second Century AD(worn by everyone in other words they survive in all sizes: men, women, children, civilians, soldiers), however its hard to tell and there are a number of problems with the interpretion, your interpretation of the original interpretation has compounded the problems to the point of including construction that doesnt occur on surviving original remains... my advice would be treat it as a learning experience and go back to the drawing board, the first thing you need to make a decent pair of calcei is a good set of suitable wooden lasts with flat soles..

Heres some links that might help:
Vindoland Boots late !st Century AD: http://www.romanarmytalk.com/20-roman-re...landa.html
Various Roman shoe reconstructions: http://www.romanarmytalk.com/20-roman-re...tions.html
Best Regards