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][2] The soccus was considered effeminate, and the emperor Caligula is described as having worn socci.[3][4] Later it became popular with the general public, with several types being described in the Edict of Diocletian.[5]

soccus

See also
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References
  1. Smith, William (1868). A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. John Murray. p. 345.
  2. Thorburn, John E. (2005). The Facts on File Companion to Classical Drama. Infobase Publishing. p. 511. ISBN 978-0-8160-7498-3.
  3. Davies, Glenys; Llewellyn-Jones, Lloyd (2007). Greek and Roman Dress from A to Z. Routledge. p. 173. ISBN 978-1-134-58916-6.
  4. Olson, Kelly (2012-08-06). Dress and the Roman Woman: Self-Presentation and Society. Routledge. p. 57. ISBN 978-1-134-12120-5.
  5. Sebesta, Judith Lynn; Bonfante, Larissa, eds. (2001). The World of Roman Costume. ISBN 0-299-13854-2.

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