The pattern on ETSY was interesting, I have seen some similar among some found at Vindolanda, but I believe they were identified as "civilian". Use the rubber soles as a pattern for leather ones. The rubber could be used as a insole to help make them more comfortable. Just sayin . . . .:)

Rob

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On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 9:23 PM D. M. VARIANvS <varianus@...> wrote:

Good start

Sure, there were 5 of us, but kudos to Josh for setting it up. Rob was not able to make it due to hardware difficulties. I think we should plan on these monthly, maybe bi-monthly As we use this format, uit will get easier.

James in hospital

Please pray and make sacrifice for Josh's dad, James -- a hearty member of our group who is in the hospital for gall bladder surgery.

Footwear

As most of us detest caligae for hurting our feet, whynot get an enclosed shoe? I am posting the link to some of the following:

vindolanda fell boot by Masterbogdan

<https://www.etsy.com/listing/778764472/vindolanda-fell-boot-calcei?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1>

These are the ones Mark said were good. He has this pair also, but I am not sure of the correctness for our time:

Castleford No 13 Roman shoes ( Soldier shoes) Shoes of Roman soldiers of the 1st century AD. Reconstruction based on finds.

<https://www.etsy.com/listing/857982761/castleford-no-13-roman-shoes-soldier?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1>

These look interesting and good, but I'd ask Mark, he might see something incorrect.

And HERE: is an interesting kit. I know, rubber soles, etc. but someone is thinking ahead. <https://www.etsy.com/listing/729483507/calceus-roman-boot-turnshoe-kit-for-men?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=roman+shoes&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&frs=1>

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