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Hi All,
In regard to use of the Leprevo hobnails we are in a rather unique position.
A number of our lads wear their caligae nearly every day pounding the pavements of Deva rain or shine and our biggest problem is not loosing nails but in their replacement due to wear.
After a reasonably short time the initial shape of the nail is irrelevant as the wear changes this dramatically. We are currently having to re nail due to wear between five to six months and a resole about eighteen.
The nails are just hammered in to a proper sole and seem to hold in just fine even when used every day.
Hope this will help some in making decisions as which way to go.
Regards,
Gary
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Quote:We are currently having to re nail due to wear between five to six months and a resole about eighteen.
Some estimates put original caligae hobnails at a shorter lifespan, others at longer IIRC. Sounds like a good innings. I have LePrevo hobnails on my carbatinae. At my current rate of use, they'll outlive me.
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I have to ask about the length of the LePrevo nails' shank. As I understand it they can be driven in but not clenched if the leather sole is very thick, right? Assuming that, they may be clenched if using a thinner leather sole. What would you suggest is the thickest sole that could support clenching. Some people have said their unclenched ones last pretty well. ( Since I only wear mine a few times a year for events they seem o.k.)
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I've just been told there may be some new samples on the way from the manufacturer I'd thought gave up on the idea, so if that's true and they're good, this may work afterall- of course this all happens one day after I say it's over LOL
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I sure hope this works this time. I'm just in pretty bad need of some kind.
The ones that came on my caligae were not especially great to begin with.
Very odd shaped/faceted and not long at all. After a little more than a year
(and honestly not much wear,except for the 5 mile Mardi Gras parade, they hurt like hell after wearing them less than an hour. No padding seems to help for very long. need re-soled at least.
Good luck, Matt and thanks again for all your effort.
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:lol: ME TOO!!
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Hope this works out for you Matt! Look forward to seeing this!
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Hobnails, hobnails, wherefore art thou hobnails?
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I'll have news VERY soon guys. VERY SOON. And it ought to be good :wink:
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Is it to late to get in on the hobnails?