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I'd like to add they were also doing all that wearing leather sandals.

Imagine the Roman army with Adidas Ultraboost.

> Imagine the Roman army with Adidas Ultraboost

It wouldn't have been any. After 3 days, the Adidas Ultraboost would have been "kaput"

And without coffee! So you can't get a quick 'pick me up' along the way.