03-27-2008, 11:02 AM
Quote:Marcus Mummius:19rfwcy3 Wrote:I don't know if it has been discussed before, but what would have been the reason to have the flesh side out on the Mainz calcei? What's the advantage in that?
Good question, but there is no real advantage or answer that I can think of besides aesthetics. All that remains is the fact that that is the way they reportedly were made.
I see. I would think that it's more difficult to keep the flesh side clean, as it's rougher. But it will be easier to get into the calcei while wearing wool udones when the smooth side is on the inside, as there is less grip/friction between the leather and the wool.
Vale,