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Caligae (Latin; singular caliga) are heavy-soled hob-nailed military boots issued to Roman legionary soldiers and auxiliaries throughout the Roman Republic and Empire.
The open design of caligae allowed for the free passage of air to the feet and, unlike modern military boots, was specifically designed so as to reduce the likelihood of blisters forming during forced marches, as well as other disabling foot conditions like trendch foot. Socks were not normally worn with caligae, although in colder climates such as Britain, woollen socks were used.
Caligae were constructed from three leather layers of which the top formed the outer shell. They were laced up the center of the foot and onto the top of the ankle. Additionally, iron hobnails were hammered into the soles, to provide the caligae with reinforcement and traction; it also allowed the Roman soldier to inflict extra damage with kicking.
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