Soccus

soccus

A soccus, meaning slipper in Latin, is a loosely fitting shoe that has no ties,^[1] a sole without hobnails, and a separate leather upper. They were worn by the Ancient Romans, at first especially by comic actors (compare the cothurnus for tragic actors).^[1] Later it became popular with the general public, with several types being described in the Edict of Diocletian.^[2]

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^ ^a ^b Smith, William (1868). A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. John Murray. p. 345.
^ Sebesta, Judith Lynn; Bonfante, Larissa, eds. (2001). The World of Roman Costume. ISBN 0-299-13854-2.

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[dic-1] Smith, William (1868). A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. John Murray. p. 345.

[2] Sebesta, Judith Lynn; Bonfante, Larissa, eds. (2001). The World of Roman Costume. ISBN 0-299-13854-2.

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