The leggings were worn by both women and men.

Leggings can be found in Europe since the Renaissance in the 13th century. They were worn all over Europe. The Scots had their own variant known by the name Trews.

A type of leather leggings known as buckskin leather were worn by Native Americans. They were later adopted by Long Hunters, Trappers, Mountain Men and Cowboys.

Leggings were also known in Asia. The ninjas always wear leggings because they don`t make any noise. A type of Leggings made of wool were known in Russia and Korea.

In the 19th century, leggings were increasingly used in military units. They protected the soldiers from sand and dirt. In the 1960s, the old military shoes were replaced by military boots and leggings became obsolete.

Then came the fashion world… in the 60s the fashion world discovered leggings. In the 90s more leggings were sold than jeans. The sports world also discovered the advantage of leggings.

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