Gladiator Sandals

History, Facts and Information about Gladiator Sandals
The content of this article provides interesting history, facts and information about Gladiator Sandals. The basic and protective clothing worn by gladiators is detailed in Gladiators Clothing

Gladiator sandals and boots are not to be confused with the ocrea which was a metal leg guard, or greave, that ran from the knee, or sometimes the thigh, to below the shin protecting the front of the leg as shown in the above picture of a gladiator.

History of Gladiator Sandals - Roman Footwear
Many of the gladiators fought barefoot but others wore Gladiator Sandals. Absolutely no Roman citizen would appear in public with bare feet.

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This would indicate dire poverty. Roman citizens wore sandals (soleae) - footwear without toe coverings indoors and shoes or boots (calcei or calceus), footwear with toe coverings with straps which covered the ankles, the calf, or up to the knee, outdoors. Sandals are believed to be the first rigid shoes crafted. A stiff sole was attached to the foot by leather cords, straps, or braided thongs. Sandals were generally the most worn type of footwear in warm climates such as the countries surrounding the Mediterranean - the Roman Empire.

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There were many different styles of Roman Sandals and these styles depended on the cost. Only the cheapest materials were used for slaves and laborers in the plainest of colors. Only Romans of a high status such as the Patricians would wear red dyed shoes. Roman soldiers who were expected to march for many miles had to have strong shoes which were called caliga. The sole of the caliga was thickly studded with hobnails.

Different Types of Gladiator Sandals
Gladiator Sandals  were worn in the arena. The arenas of Ancient Rome were covered with sand, to soak up the blood. It was not strictly necessary for gladiator sandals to be studded with hobnails. It was, however, traditional for many gladiators to wear the armor, clothes and weapons which came from their ethnic backgrounds and in battle re-enactments which were shown in the arena some gladiators would have played the parts of Roman soldiers - so sandals studded with hobnails would have been worn.

Materials used to make Gladiator Sandals - Leather
The materials used to make Gladiator Sandals was predominantly leather. The Ancient Romans were expert in the process of tanning and produced both supple leather which was ideal for making gladiator sandals and tough leather which was used to make protective armor. The Romans used the hide of animals such as a deer or cattle. The thickest and most durable types of leather were used for  making the soles of gladiator sandals and remaining weaker leather was used for making the straps.

Making Gladiator Sandals
Making Gladiator Sandals required different sections or layers. The bottom, outside, layer or sole of the sandal, the inner sole, the foot covering and leg straps.

The bottom, outside, layer or sole of the sandal had to be sturdy received the most wear

The inner sole of the sandal had to softer as it came into contact with the foot. Ordinary Romans did not wear socks but strips of foot wrappings might be used to prevent chafing

The foot coverings had to cut encompass the shape of the foot

The straps were used to tie the sandal to the foot and could extend past the ankle, calf to the knee

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