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[edit] Reducing wear

I imagine the function of hobnails was to reduce wear on the leather sole by transfering it to something more durable and greatly extending the service life of the caliga (or at least the sole and upper. The hobnails could perhaps be recycled a few times).

Think horseshoes for humans.--Fulminouscherub 22:00, 16 August 2006 (UTC)