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calzari

English translation: gladiator-style sandals/Roman sandals


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Italian term or phrase:calzari
English translation:gladiator-style sandals/Roman sandals
Entered by: simon tanner
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16:48 Nov 20, 2009
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / footwear
Italian term or phrase: calzari
shoes reminiscent of ancient Roman styles, but the exact term escapes me

Look something like this:
http://www.pourfemme.it/wp-galleryo/moda-estate-2009-i-calza...

thanks!
simon tanner
Italy
Local time: 09:53
gladiator-style sandals
Explanation:
or greek-style sandals, roman sandals
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Elena Jones
United States
Local time: 01:53
Grading comment
Thanks Elena; that was perfect :-)
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6gladiator-style sandals
Elena Jones
3"caligae"
Giuseppe Bellone
3Roman sandals
cynthiatesser


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
gladiator-style sandals


Explanation:
or greek-style sandals, roman sandals

Elena Jones
United States
Local time: 01:53
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks Elena; that was perfect :-)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Stefania Bertolini-Puckett
16 mins
  -> Grazie, Stefania!

agree  Kathy Vigolo
31 mins
  -> Grazie, Kathy!

agree  sarahca: Yes, or simply gladiator sandals
2 hrs
  -> Thank you, Sarah!

agree  carly: with sarahca
2 hrs
  -> Thank you, Carly!

agree  Sarah Jane Webb: gladiator sandals
22 hrs
  -> Thank you, Sarah!

agree  Rachel Fell: gladiator sandals
1 day2 hrs
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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Roman sandals


Explanation:
Please, see link


    Reference: http://www.google.com/search?hl=it&lr=&rls=com.microsoft:en-...
cynthiatesser
Italy
Local time: 09:53
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 23
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks, Cynthia, but Elena was first, and gladiator sandals does seem to be the predominant name for these shoes as a fashion accessory

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
"caligae"


Explanation:
Perhaps...
Caligae found on Roman military sites seldom show signs of repair, usually being ... has several different styles of footwear from many Roman periods, even has ...
legvi.tripod.com/id84.html - Cached

Roman Legionaries worn roman sandals called Caligae that were made of leather ... Roman Belt. Item # 200646. Our Roman style belt is made from thick, light ...
darkknightarmoury.com/s-38-roman-clothing-and-roman-belts...

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Note added at 15 min (2009-11-20 17:04:05 GMT)
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Perhaps this is what you're looking for. :)

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Note added at 16 min (2009-11-20 17:05:17 GMT)
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Both sites refer to soldiers, but it might be this type of sandals.

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Note added at 4 giorni (2009-11-25 07:53:19 GMT) Post-grading
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Yes, in your case, definitely! I agree. :)

Giuseppe Bellone
Local time: 09:53
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 31
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks Beppe; this would have been perfect for a historical translation, but in the fashion world I saw that Elena's option was the one

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