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Previous post - Next post | Parent - No child | Posted on 2005/7/14 16:53
kousei2  ??   Posts: 43
Hello, KAME-san -

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I put thought into the reason why the eight-sole sandals were worn in factories. In factories, what might cause fire were strictly prohibited and hobnails were included in them. They feared sparks when hobnails were hit. At that time, everyone made shoes hobnailed to protect the soles from wearing out.

In addition, eight-sole sandals are safe as they are not slippery.

That's the reason. The reason sprung to your mind is very agreeable to me. Under such circumstances, the sandals were ready to use as the right footwear. (^^; Eight-sole sandals fit for prompt movement rather than geta clogs.

I remember hobnails. Leather shoes of old days had leather soles, and they were spoiled very easily when compared with those of synthetic resin. So people took good care of shoes with hobnails.

The hobnails were triangular or square, 1 cm on a side, and made clicking noises while walking. (^_^)

Karei

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