Shoe

This leather shoe was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD, providing evidence of decorated footwear of Roman soldiers.

This type of shoe, called by the Romans a carbatina, was cut from one piece of leather, wrapped around the foot and secured with thongs which tied through holes on the sides.

A variety of shoes have been found in Roman Britain, included examples where the soles were nailed or stitched to several layers, sandals and one-piece shoes. Surviving where conditions are favourable, they show changing fashions over time.

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