Like the arms, the legs are protected in much the same way: Some form of rigid protection for the upper legs, a "cop" to cover the knee, with more rigid protection for the shin and calf. During the Transitional Period "splinted"-type armour would have been most common for these applications.

Cuisses - Splinted 18 gauge mild steel and leather Designed to provide protection to the thighs, these cuisses are constructed with a series of long metal strips riveted to a leather backing. The cuisses are held up by being attached to an "arming-point", either a belt or vest.

Greaves - Splinted 18 gauge mild steel and leather This armour protects the lower leg, providing rigid defence to the shin and calf. These are designed with three form-fitting plates attached to a leather backing. However, period examples often show a greater number of narrower strips being used to reinforce the leather.

Sabatons 18 gauge mild steel I completed these in 2003 for a member of the Ottawa Medieval Sword Guild. They are of my own design. I found the design process was very frustrating and the end result was not quite what I had hoped for. However, the owner was happy with in the end.