Did Robin Hood wear tights, and if so, what were they made of?

While Robin Hood's historicity is disputed, we can look at what people were wearing in the time that the stories were set. Men in the 12th and 13th centuries didn't wear what we'd call tights. Rather, they wore hosen (singular: hose). read more

While Robin Hood’s historicity is disputed, we can look at what people were wearing in the time that the stories were set. Men in the 12th and 13th centuries didn’t wear what we’d call tights. Rather, they wore hosen (singular: hose). read more

Robin Hood didn’t wear green tights. Most men at the time wore simple garb, leggings made of wool and a plain unadorned tunic, or over shirt. Only the wealthiest foresters could afford Lincoln green leggings or shirts. — Robin Hood was likely not “absurdly proficient” with a bow. He is said to have been a master of the bow and his exploits with the weapon have been glorified over time. read more