Ancient Greek Socks?

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[loganesty]

It sounds like it’s talking about making a water tight shoe or boot with fur on the inside. I bet if you did this and tucked your pants into them slightly and then pulled them out ever more slightly and wrapped a string around it you would have a nice waterproof warm shoe. It would help with all the different areas and terrain they would travel to

[AlbertaGeek]

Soft leather on the outside and felt on the inside? Sounds like a comfortable pair of slippers. Did the ancient Greeks have a concept of "indoor shoes"?

[JoanieBC]

The piloi served as a shoe or boot liner for protection, warmth, and comfort. Socks provide comfort and warmth. I'd go so far as to say they also offer a level of protection against moisture and blisters. So, socks.

[babydolphin]

It might not initially scream poem either

[tickledtoffee]

I watched the original sock video and it was fascinating. I can't believe how interesting ancient socks are 😂

[wellingtonsboots]

As some have suggested already, I think they're a lining

[KyleCorbeau]

No, they sound more like slippers or moccasins than socks.