Roman Caligae with hobnails, Castleford/Valkenburg type

Description

Roman Caligae with hobnails, Castleford/Valkenburg type

Product Details:
– Colour: light brown (dyable)
-Material: approx. 2 mm thick vegetable tanned cowhide
– Nailed leather sole with authentic 7 mm long hobnails
– Various sizes available

These high-quality Roman sandals are based on finds from Castleford (UK) and Valkenburg (NL). The Caliga was the footwear for the marching Roman soldier.

These shoes are elaborately crafted from vegetable tanned leather. The soles have 7mm long hobnails from steel.

All vegetable tanned leather shoes should be oiled or waxed before use and on occasion from outside to keep them flexible and supple.