We soon came to fear the clatter of the hobnailed sandals on the cobbles stones, the Empire’s soldiers marched swiftly to crush any resistance. The neighboring cities had fallen before them and we had not taken warning, we should had joined against them then but now it was too late.
Soldier’s Sandals
These shoes are made of tough leather with steel hobnails. They lack decoration being almost the definition of utilitarian, though they are surprisingly comfortable.
Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal 