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A hobnail is a short nail with a thick head used to increase the durability of boot soles or provide traction. Learn about the origin, design and examples of hobnailed boots, especially in military and mountaineering contexts.
Caligae were heavy-duty, thick-soled openwork boots, with hobnailed soles, worn by Roman legionaries and auxiliaries. They were made of high quality leather, laced up the center and the ankle, and had a distinctive sound on hard surfaces.
Learn about the origin, design and dancing of the pointy boots, a style of fashion boots with elongated toes that were popular in Mexico and the US. The boots are often worn by men involved in the trival music subculture and dance contests.
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Seven-league boots are a magical item in European folklore that allow the wearer to walk seven leagues per step. Learn about their origin, variations, and appearances in literature and media.
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Kinky Boots is a musical with music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, inspired by a true story of a shoe factory and a drag queen. The musical tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits a shoe factory and partners with Lola to produce high-heeled boots and save the business.
Jump boots are combat boots with calf-length lacing and rigid toe caps, designed for paratroopers. Learn about the origin, variation and usage of jump boots in different countries and military units.