Qasr Ibrim shoes

[Tarbicus]

Took a couple of photos of these shoes from Qasr Ibrim for reference.



Rear part of leather boot
1st century BC - 1st century AD
Probably a caliga. The boot is made from a single sheet of leather. A separate underside would have been attached to the base. There are traces of tooling around the edge of the ties.




Leather boot
1st century BC - 1st century AD
A leather thong would probably have been used to lace up the bootin front of the ankle.


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1st century BC - 1st century AD
I can't read the photos description I'm afraid (low light), but it does say they are Roman, and probably belonged to members of the garrison. Both are made of leather.

[Martin Moser]

Jim, thanks for making those available! That's in the British Museum, right? I think I need to get to London again sometime soon :-) )

[Tarbicus]

Yes Martin, they are from the British Museum.

[Johnny Shumate]

Are these the type of boots Julius Caesar's legions would have worn..?
Johnny

[Martin Moser]

Are these the type of boots Julius Caesar's legions would have worn..?
Johnny

Hm, I can only speak for what finds I know and those are all 1st cent AD and later. The Mainz calcei are dated early 1st cent. AD

Anybody know of earlier Roman finds?

[Neuraleanus]

This is the first caliga image that I've seen clearly showing both the back stitching and the protective piece along the bottom back. Martin's guess on it's application is now substantiated!