Padded Greaves

“Reinhardt's legs were aching. He'd been fighting against foot soldiers all day, and his legs were covered in scratches and bruises. Thankfully, his armour had held up, and the padded greaves underneath had absorbed the worst of the blows. As he removed his armour and padding, he took a deep breath and almost gagged. He needed a shower because he smelled like a warthog in heat right now.”

Epic Armoury's Padded Squire Greaves are made like a gambeson in that they feature thick padding underneath a layer of fabric designed to be used either as armour on its own or as padding beneath steel armour.

These bracers are thick cotton padding and with a cotton fabric covering it. A single long and 2 cm wide herringbone-cotton bane winds through the eight eye holes and allows you to tighten the greaves around your lower leg to secure a comfortable fit. Where it covers the top of your foot, it has been stitched to ensure that it doesn't bend around your foot and instead covers it.

THE WORLD IS AT YOUR FEET

Epic Armoury’s Galahad Shoes are probably the most versatile medieval shoes in our selection. They are ideal for a townsperson, a soldier, a scrappy adventurer, or even a roughed-up orc. Made from tough, yet supple brown synthetic coloured leather and a rubber outsole, this shoe is handmade and durable while still offering comfortable support around the ankle. Easily slide these shoes onto your feet, adjusting the fit by lacing the leather drawstrings on both sides tight below the ankles.

Epic Armoury’s Shoes Galahad are designed with a pointed toe and contrasting, resilient stitching. They are a perfect addition to your fantasy or historical reenactment costume and will last a long time with proper care and maintenance. Epic Armoury’s footwear is measured in European sizes.

N.B.: Pre-order required

This shoe size calculator link may also be useful in determining your size. It isn't brand-specific, but allows you to convert between international sizing charts. All shoes we sell use European sizing (e.g. size range 36-47). 

https://goodcalculators.com/shoe-size-converter/

Someone might say that you are a cruel person. The truth is that you aren’t cruel--but you certainly aren’t a hero, either. The Battle of Delle is not one for your homeland or for your own people, but the pay is good and the fighting even better.

Life as a mercenary has made you into a hardened and effective warrior, and while some call it ‘luck’ when your enemy’s sword slides off your RFB Leg Protection, you call it strategy. After all, now your enemy’s heart is a wide open target.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ready for Battle Leg Protection is an essential for any person intending to experience the battlefield. Protect your shins from sweeping sword attacks and the occasional wayward arrow. Due to these greaves’ simple style, this is an armour solution that can be used across different genres and character-types.

Two leather straps are used to keep each of the RFB Leg Protection greaves in place. Made of 1 mm thick mild steel and top-grain leather straps and fittings, these oxidation resistant coated armor pieces are built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armor care.

HISTORY

• Technically considered demi-greaves, or greaves that only protect the shins
• Plate armor became more popular as firearm technology became more prevalent during the 13th century

“Hidden underneath his wool hood, with the fake beard and the eye patch, he was unrecognisable to everyone, though he was the most wanted man in the kingdom. As the officials moved the targets further away, one of the others, a man dressed in red tights and a feathered hat and smelling of rosewater, spoke: “Tell me, One-Eye, do you believe you can win the silver arrow?”. The disguised man chuckled; “I might not be as spry as I once was, but I still stand a fair chance.”

Inspired by the mediaeval gugel hood style from Germany, the Fimbul Hood is made from herring-bone pattern wool with polyester light and dark brown fur trim. It works well on top of another garment, as they were normally worn in the Middle Ages. Typically, this would be a shirt or a tunic, where the hood was added as extra protection from the weather, especially in winter with the fur trim. It ties together at the neck with a leather cord so that you can adjust it to fit.

The winters in these parts were always long and cold, but unlike the other monster hunters, Torvald didn't spend the cold months strutting his stuff in the taverns and inns. Trophies were a distraction; only results mattered. Up ahead, the troll sniffed the air like a tiger on the prowl, and he dove behind a small stump. Thankfully, his pants' black and grey wool blended perfectly with the snow and dark forest, and the great beast missed his presence before shuffling on. He lay there momentarily, the cold biting through his skin like a thousand angry ants eating him alive, and then he moved again.

Epic Armoury's wool Ignis Pants are stylish leggings with neutral colours cut vertically, in the style of the German mercenaries of the Renaissance Period. It's made from a herringbone pattern wool mix (78% wool), making them warm and comfortable, with six belt loops and an elastic stretch that gives you a great fit together with a belt. These pants come down just above the knees, and leg wraps on your lower legs are recommended. It has two main pockets and two "convenience" pockets that can fit small objects like throwing knives, coins, and such. Whether you're hunting monsters in the cold wilds or trying to stay unnoticed on the city streets, these pants are for you.

These padded greaves provide comfort! Worn underneath steel greaves your armour will be way "lighter" and more comfortable.
The greaves are being closed by leather strings on your calf.
Sold in pairs.

You are darkness, you are the night. You are the shadow that slides across the land, making men clutch their swords tighter when the sun has faded.

You are also a practical person. The night’s cold breeze is a familiar aspect of your dark work, but you like your warmth and protection. And for that, these Gambeson Legs are perfect beneath your greaves.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Gambeson Legs are a set of quilted cotton greaves designed to add comfort and protection beneath your leg armour. Made from quilted cotton canvas lined with a soft polyester interior and a medium cotton outer layer, they can be worn on their own or as padding beneath heavy steel or leather armour.

The Gambeson Legs are stitched to ensure the padding will remain evenly spaced. Secure them to your legs by tightening the cotton string lacing through brass eyelets up the calf. Quilted armours were common through many cultures and used across a broad expanse of time. With their neutral style, the Gambeson Legs will work on a wide variety of characters.

HISTORY

• Used as padding under chainmail or plate armour
• Historically, a high-medieval European gambeson was recorded as being capable of stopping sword blows from penetrating the skin
• Could stop heavy arrows and mace and axe impacts with the addition of overlaying chainmail

These are the matching greaves from Mytholon's "Arthur" series.

The greaves are backstiched in diamond-shapes and therefore very flexible when moving. The padding-effect is not neglected, but instead maximized by a plus in material. The two buckle-straps allow an individual adjustment to the wearers bods.

These padded greaves provide comfort! Worn underneath steel greaves your armour will be way "lighter" and more comfortable.
The greaves are being closed by leather strings on your calf.
Sold in pairs.

“Reinhardt's legs were aching. He'd been fighting against foot soldiers all day, and his legs were covered in scratches and bruises. Thankfully, his armour had held up, and the padded greaves underneath had absorbed the worst of the blows. As he removed his armour and padding, he took a deep breath and almost gagged. He needed a shower because he smelled like a warthog in heat right now.”

Epic Armoury's Padded Squire Greaves are made like a gambeson in that they feature thick padding underneath a layer of fabric designed to be used either as armour on its own or as padding beneath steel armour.

These bracers are thick cotton padding and with a cotton fabric covering it. A single long and 2 cm wide herringbone-cotton bane winds through the eight eye holes and allows you to tighten the greaves around your lower leg to secure a comfortable fit. Where it covers the top of your foot, it has been stitched to ensure that it doesn't bend around your foot and instead covers it.