warreplicaBritish WW1 Long Putties - Puttees/Wool Leggings Wraps / Leg Wraps Gear - Reproduction

I bought these four years ago when I first started to put together my reenactment kit and have had no reason to replace them! I came back to buy a second pair now just to have as a backup or for a second kit. These are good quality and durable and make a nice solid wrap around your legs!

These are exactly what I ordered and what I was expecting. Nice, strong material, smoother than I would have assumed for wool, but I don't know wool very well. I think I wrapped them correctly and am very happy with my purchase!

These putties are the real deal. Mine had (and still have) a slight odor, so I washed them and air them out occasionally and store them in a sealed bag. Worth the money, though, and much better than a pair I bought from an eBay seller, which had a much stronger odor (perhaps a disinfectant?). I wore them in a WWI I reenactment, but they would also be great to wear when shoveling snow or hiking. Very warm. The beauty of wool is that it will keep you warm even when wet.

These are fantastic! Not as good as originals (do NOT machine wash (found that out the hard way) But I love these!

I can't speak to the WW1 authenticity, or otherwise, of these putties because I am not a re-enacter or expert. I bought them because, where I live, winter temperatures drop to -20°C, or lower, and I get chill blains on my lower legs when I go outside in windy conditions. I was looking for extra protection for the lower legs, and these putties certainly provide that. Functionally, they are excellent. They appear, to me, to be made of felted wool, and they are completely wind-proof. The straps, which are not made from artificial fibres, are very non-slip and keep them nice and tight. They also came very quickly, despite being shipped from India. Excellent quality materials and workmanship in manufacturing.

These were exactly what son wanted for reenactments but they smelled almost unbearably musty

Really enjoy the quality and function of these puttees. I'm using them almost daily in northern Vermont to protect my work pants and lower legs when bicycle commuting. Windproof, warm and they stay put when properly applied. I like the "crossover method". I'll be taking these on my next cold weather backpacking trip for sure.

I use them for hiking and I like them! What can I say.