How could Roman legionnaires march so far in sandals?
Given a decent pair of rubber-soled boots with plenty of ankle support, I think I could match a Roman legionnaire mile for mile. In sandals (even with socks on) I can barely cross the room! How on earth did they conquer an empire without Gor-Tex and Vibram?
Jeremy Muldowney
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