- warreplica British WW1 Long Puttees - Wool Leg Wraps for BEF Reenactment, Hiking & Tactical Use- Reproduction

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.

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!

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.

The product is decent. However, like others say it stinks to high heaven. Luckily running it through the wash was able to get rid of most of the scent for me, but I already see signs of it fraying. I took it out for a test run for an hour or two and it mostly held up. I think this is decent if you just need something on the cheaper end that will be good enough for your basic cosplay or whatever needs, but maybe not so much if you're trying to do something on a high end professional level.

One can easily duplicate French-wrap technique. I used daily in winter as truck driver with M1951 wool trousers and uninsulated 10’ hunting boots. Adds warmth without adding much weight or bulk. One gets pretty quick with wrap technique if done daily. Important to unroll carefully in reverse to store (have a zip bag or something). Like gloves or scarf/neck gaiter it’s another tool to keep at hand.

These are AMAZING. I was looking for some gaiters for hiking, but I'm short and could never find the right size. Yes, it takes longer to put them on but they are much cheaper and more versatile for camping/hiking/survival situations. Thanks!

The quality of the putties are legit, material is authentic, the smell is definitely there. It’s quite the stench so be warned when opening these things. Definitely couple washes to get that smell out. That’s the one thing I have to say is the smell of a sheep, hence the wool

Was a hit with my sons costume.

Awesome.. I use one of these Putties on the lower outside of my boot to provide additional support for my Ankle Brace, which is inside the boot.. It works a treat..

Great Puttees. Sturdy and strong, although a tad thinner and more felt-like than genuine WWI examples, but thats to be expected. They wrap nice and stay tight. Rather more Yankee green than British Brown. Cut as straight strips rather than on a curve. They will warp in places with use, but this is entirely as it should be! It will make for a tighter more personalized fit so long as they are wrapped the same way each time. I would recomend for costume or personal use. Are great for hiking.

nice width and perfect length. Well made, durable. These are the ones you want.

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Not to be confused with putty, putti (disambiguation), or putte (disambiguation). A puttee (also spelled puttie, adapted from the Hindi paṭṭī, meaning "bandage") is a covering for the lower part of the leg from the ankle to the knee, alternatively known as: legwraps, leg bindings, winingas, or Wickelbänder. They consist of a long narrow piece of cloth wound tightly, and spirally round the leg, and serving to provide both support (as a compression garment) and protection. They were worn by both mounted and dismounted soldiers, generally taking the place of the leather or cloth gaiter.