According to Hunter and Ferguson, in The Writings of Ixtlilxochitl we find that in regards to the Tultecas (an ancient Mesoamerican people known for their recordkeepers), “very seldom did they wear shoes, except when they went out, and on a long journey.” [Milton R. Hunter and Thomas Stuart Ferguson, Ancient America and The Book of Mormon, p. 321]
Alma 8:3 Alma … took his journey [shoes] ([Illustration] Figure 49 shows ancient Israelite footwear. The custom of removing sandals and going barefooted in the temples, as mentioned by Ixtlilxochitl was practiced also by the ancient Israelites. In fact it was incumbent on Israelites to remove sandals when in a holy place. Figure 50 shows sandals worn in Ancient Middle America. From S.G. Morley’s The Ancient Maya. Maya sandals or Xanab (a,b,c,d,e,f) examples of sandals from the New Empire monuments; (k) ancient method of fastening sandals with two cords, one passing between the first and second toes, the other between the third and fourth toes; (l) modern method of fastening sandals with a single cord passing between the first toe and the second toe. [Milton R. Hunter and Thomas Stuart Ferguson, Ancient America and the Book of Mormon, p. 321]
Geographical [Theory Map]: Alma 6:7--8:4 Alma’s Mission to Gideon, Melek & Ammonihah (9th--10th Year)
Geographical theory map:([Illustration])Alma 8:6-18 Alma Travels Towards Aaron & Returns to Ammonihah (10th Year)
Geographical [Theory Map]: Alma 8:6-18 Alma Travels Towards Aaron & Returns to Ammonihah (10th Year)
Geographical [Theory Map]: Alma 15:1-18 Alma & Amulek Depart to Sidom and Then to Zarahemla (10th Year)