Solea
1.
A sandal, consisting of a sole bound by a strap across the instep (Festus, s. h. v.).
2.
Solea Spartea, a shoe or boot of Spanish brown (
sparta) used for protecting the diseased feet of cattle (Columell. vi. 12, 3).
3.
Solea Ferrea, a shoe for horses and mules made of metal (Sueton.
Nero, 30;
Vesp. 23), but bound on the hoof and not fastened with nails.