Petr Hlavacek, a Czech academic and calceology expert from the Tomas Bata University in Zlin, eastern Czech Republic, has taken his research into prehistoric footwear to another level by re-creating Ötzi ‘s boots. Hlavacek’s expertise in calceology (from “calcei” meaning shoes in Latin) studies the archaeological and historical aspects of footwear.Further details at The Vintage News, via Neatorama.
Also - analysis of the grasses used by Otzi is at Researchgate.
that looks like a pre-plastic croc.
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