Soccus

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A Soccus, meaning slipper in Latin, is a loosely fitting shoe that has no ties,[1] a sole without hobnails, and a separate leather upper. They were worn by the Ancient Romans,[where?][when?] especially by comic actors.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Smith, William (1868). A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. John Murray. p. 345. 

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