Size Chart
Note: Because of the extreme amount of stretch in this fabric one of these two sizes will fit most body types. This is also why each size fits such a large range of measurements
| Size | Men’s Shoe Size | Waist Measurement | Inseam |
| Small/Medium | 8-11 | 32-40″/81-101 cm | 26-36″/71-91 cm |
| Large/XLarge | 9-13 | 38-46″/96-116 cm | 34-44″/86-111 cm |
Wool Knit Colors:
The wool knit we use for this style is by far that hardest to of all the fabrics we use to source and once we run out of a color variation it’s gone for good. So, each season, the availability of colors changes. We attempt to keep the current selection accurate in the drop down menu but please don’t hesitate to email call or text us(708) 502-1937) with any questions about stock or availability.
Olive/Grey, Dark Brown Heather, Medium Green Heather, Heather Black, Camel
Lace Options:
Shown: Black and Natural laces with metal tips
Natural comes in both silver and brass
Shown: Colored Lacing Points
Colored laces come with silver metal tips only.
Men’s Joined Hose:
As the cotehardie grew increasingly shorter and tighter, slowly evolving into the doublet, more of the braies and chausses were revealed. The end result was that the chausses grew to cover the cotte’s retreat, culminating in fully joined hose. This new garment followed the fashion for fitted garments, and pointed directly to the doublet. This, of course, added its own interesting challenges for performing the necessaries, and thus the 15th century saw the introduction of another new element in men’s fashion – the codpiece.
Woolen Hose:
Wool was the preferred fabric for these hose, or hosen, and was used in different weights and weaves, to accommodate the different seasons. We have replicated our hose in a robust, mid-weight, wool knit that you should find comfortable in most weather. The material is heavy and fitted enough to allow the hose to remain up without pointing, when you remove the doublet on hot days. In keeping with the 15th century aesthetic of smooth, shapely limbs, you will find that the hose accentuate the contours of the leg, while giving a flowing, athletic look. Whether you are built like a powerlifter or a distance runner, you will be surprised at how these hose will emphasize all of the right things, and turn more than a few ladies’ heads admiringly. (And maybe a few disapproving Churchmen’s heads as well, but really, isn’t all that feminine attention worth a little scandal?)
Cotton Hose:
While the elasticity, durability and wide variety of textures and weights made wool the fabric of choice for period hose, we realize that many modern customers are extremely temperature sensitive or have wool allergies. For our re-enactor or theatre customers for whom comfort or ease of care outweighs concerns of authenticity, we are also offering our joined hose in knit cotton. The cotton closely replicates the fit of the wool hose, but is much lighter-weight, and is available in a variety of colors.
Wool or Cotton: Which Should I Chose?
If you can’t decide which fabric will better fit your needs, are a few guidelines. If your first concern is authenticity, there is no choice at all; you need the woolen hose! Likewise, if you have problems wearing wool, then you can sacrifice a little authenticity and chose from our cotton selections, which come in a variety of stand out colors and are as comfortable and lightweight as our simple hose.
Detail from fresco in the baptistry of Olona in Lombardy, Italy circa 1435
Detail from fresco by Fra Angelico in the chapel of Nicholas V in the Palazzo Vaticano, Vatican City, Rome Italy circa 1448
The noble strikes a regal pose in his burgundy wool Doublet, black wool Chaperone, and black Joined Hose. His leather Belt and Tall Boots add a touch of rustic essence to his elevated status
This Fighter takes a humble kneel in his red brocade Doublet. He wears his Shirt and Braies beneath. His Joined Hose, Garters, Belt, and Shoes are all color coordinated in black, along with his Gloves. He finished his look with a beige Chaperone Hood decorated with a large Badge.
This noble is caught in the midst of dressing. He already has on his wool Joined Hose and Collared Shirt on top of his Braies. He also matches his Garters and Turnshoes to his hose.
Left: The noble strikes a regal pose in his burgundy wool Doublet, navy wool Chaperone, and navy Joined Hose. His leather Belt and Tall Boots add a touch of rustic essence to his elevated status
Right: This Lady smiles serenely in her in green brocade Houppelande and red wool Kirtle. Beneath she conceals a chemise and stockings, as well as garters and shoes.
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