During the Middle Age, not everyone could afford full plate leg armour...   Archers, billmen, spearmen and most other footsoldier had to do with simpler poleyns covering only the knee and a bit of the leg. They were lighter than a full leg harness and obviously far less expensive...  But on the other hand they were not offering the same level of protection than a knightly pair of full legs. Well-designed by our skilled artisans from STURDY 16 gauge MILD STEEL and GENUINE LEATHER, these poleyns are FULLY FUNCTIONNAL and are well suited for reenactment battles. ONE SIZE FIT MOST