Roman Sandals Size 4

Pair of Roman Sandals Size 4

Items of authentic historical clothing can provide relatable compare and contrast activities that strengthen understanding at KS2.

The Romans arrived in Britain wearing the caligae (military sandal) which exposed the toes, had a lattice, front lacing and a heavily nailed sole. Soldiers wore them for marching, working and standing for long periods of time.

Before letting your pupils know who wore these shoes in Roman times, why not use their historical enquiry skills to see if they can find the answer for themselves?