This style of sandal started popping up on the runway in the 1960s, and was typically worn with a miniskirt. What is the ancient name for this strapped footwear?

The term "gladiator sandals" is derived from the fact that the straps that wrapped around the ankle allowed them to stay on during fighting. They were often worn by Roman legionary soldiers during the Roman Republic and subsequent Empire. The Latin term for these types of sandals is "Caligae".

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