Numerous examples have been found at first-century sites.
Construction involves a lot of careful cutting but is otherwise straightforward.
Cover the clenched points with an additional insole of leather, felt, or sheepskin, securing it in place with a few stitches. Complete the shoe by sewing up the heel seam with a butted or overlapped seam. Click here for Leatherworking Tips . One of the caligae above at right is shown loosely laced with a white cord to make the lacing easier to see. The lace is threaded criss-cross through the slits in the tabs or straps just like a modern shoe is laced.