Roman Sandals

[Andy]

I am looking for a reference for roman sandals (civilian). Any period would do, but specifically 1st C BC.

Thanks in advance

[Neuraleanus]

An excellent reference is the second-to-last chapter of the book "Stepping through Time". Both military and civilian roman footwear are covered.

[Wes]

Carbatinas immediately come to mind. I am in the process of making 2 pair......M. Demetrius is an outstanding person to ask on these shoes, as well as his wonderful bride!

[Martin Moser]

I am looking for a reference for roman sandals (civilian).

What are you thinking of when you say "sandal"? Soleae, i.e. a sole that is held on the foot with two strings, converging between 1st and 2nd toe? Or rather carbatinae, a one-piece leather shoe normally covering wuite a bit of the vamp? Also for what person and/or area?

Any period would do, but specifically 1st C BC.

1st C BC is difficult, I don't recall having come across finds specifically dated to that time. 1st C AD there is some.

[Andy]

Thanks for the help. The Carbatina is what I am looking for. Are there any good patterns?

[Martin Moser]

Hi Andy,

The Carbatina is what I am looking for. Are there any good patterns?

Dozens, but most are from the 2nd or 3rd C AD :-) )

If you PM me your email address I'll send you some.

[Wes]

Mr. Moser....would you happen to have a carbatina pattern for a Woman, roughly a size 7 1/2 US size??

Wes

[Senovara]

Are those for my carbatinae, Wes?
BTW, haven't mailed out your drawing yet, but I am including a few little extras in the packet!

[Wes]

Yupper, one pair is yours and the other is going to a museum. I am sending you a PM.....goodies, COOL!!!

[Senovara]

D huzzah for goodies!

Wow, which museum is it for!?

[M. Demetrius]

C'mon Wes, hurry up. She's walking around the house in her socks!

[Martin Moser]

Hi Wes,

...would you happen to have a carbatina pattern for a Woman, roughly a size 7 1/2 US size??

as I said above, dozens, though not necessarily to size. Adjusting certainly isn't a problem, though. PM me your emailaddress and I'll send you some to choose from :-) )

[Tarbicus]

Roman Era in Britain, by John Ward

http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/G ... B/14*.html

[Decimus Aurelius Varus]

The soleae, was the sole made of wood? I read in the article my John Ward that it was. Could it be made of leather as well? If anyone has any info on this I would appreciate it. I would like to make some.[/img]

[Marcus Mummius]

The soleae, was the sole made of wood? I read in the article my John Ward that it was. Could it be made of leather as well? If anyone has any info on this I would appreciate it. I would like to make some.[/img]

The sole of solae can definitely be made of leather. There are lot's of originals made this way. I think leather was a much more common material for solae soles than wood.

Vale,