Beitzah 15A

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Rather, it is referring to hard clothes, upon which it is permitted to sit even if they are a mixture of wool and linen. And this is in accordance with the opinion that Rav Huna, son of Rav Yehoshua, said: With regard to this hard felt [namta] material produced in the town of Neresh, it is permitt

Rav Pappa said: With regard to felt socks [ardalayin], there is no prohibition of diverse kinds regarding them, as they are hard. Rava said: These bundles for coins, comprised of hard fabric or felt, there is no prohibition of diverse kinds with regard to them. However, with regard to pouches fo

§ The Mishnah taught: However, one may not send a spiked sandal on a Festival. The Talmud asks: A spiked sandal, what is the reason that it may not be worn? The Talmud answers: It is due to an incident that occurred. A great tragedy resulted when people wore spiked sandals on Shabbat, which led the

Abaye said: With regard to a spiked sandal, it is prohibited to wear it on Shabbat, but it is permitted to move it. He clarifies: It is prohibited to wear a spiked sandal, due to the incident that occurred. And it is permitted to move it, from the fact that the Mishnah teaches: One may not send. F

The Mishnah further teaches: Nor may one send an unsewn shoe on a Festival. The Talmud asks: This is obvious, as these shoes are unfit for wearing. The Talmud answers: This statement was necessary only to teach that although the shoe is attached with pins and can be worn, it may not be sent on a Fe