11-23-2001, 10:20 AM
Salve,<br>
<br>
In an article on shoes in Schlueter, W. and R. Wiegels (eds.), <i> Rom, Germanien und die Ausgrabungen von Kalkriese</i> (Osnabrueck 1999) she also suggested that the Egyptian footwear, lacking hobnails and having plain soles, may have been adapted to suit the local rocky terrain. As Josephus recorded of the centurion slipping on the pavement and ending up being killed, the hobnails may not have been a good idea on slippery surfaces.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
<br>
In an article on shoes in Schlueter, W. and R. Wiegels (eds.), <i> Rom, Germanien und die Ausgrabungen von Kalkriese</i> (Osnabrueck 1999) she also suggested that the Egyptian footwear, lacking hobnails and having plain soles, may have been adapted to suit the local rocky terrain. As Josephus recorded of the centurion slipping on the pavement and ending up being killed, the hobnails may not have been a good idea on slippery surfaces.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>
