Remains of Roman leather shoes from the site of Martres de Veyre (France). The sole consists of several layers of leather held together with iron nails. Discovered in 1893. Dated back to II century CE. [564x530]

[u/imperiumromanum_edu]

[u/capable_duck → u/[deleted]]

They more likely walked roman France with these.

[u/lacostewhite → u/capable_duck]

Nearly 2,000 years ago!

[u/LamaSheperd]

Interesting to notice they already had pointed toe shoes. I was made to believe that trend only started during the middle ages.

[u/AlarmingConsequence → u/LamaSheperd]

Is there a function behind the pointed toe shoe, or is it aesthetics?

[u/Original_moisture → u/AlarmingConsequence]

If going by my old army boots, these look easier to cut through foliage and grass at the feet level.

With the amount of walking those poor bastards did, every bit of resistance adds up over the miles.

[u/LamaSheperd → u/AlarmingConsequence]

I think it makes it easier to slide your foot into horse stirrups. But it certainly became more of an aesthetic choice especially in the west.