Re-enactor in the panopoly of a Crupellarius, a heavily armored Roman gladiator type of the 1st century AD

Show some respect. He's the gratest warrior from our town.

Looks like they're basically moccasins. Comfy in the right context but basically no support. They would need replaced frequently too...often enough that I wouldn't be surprised if common people did repairs themselves.

The rest of the outfit not so much