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calceus

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Noun1.calceus - a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans
shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material


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A variation of the present-day Roman sandal, the calceus covered the entire foot was held closed with leather laces called thongs.
 
 
 
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