Leg Warmers

Leg warmers are coverings for the lower legs, similar to socks but thicker and generally footless. They were originally used as dance wear by ballet and other classic dancers in order to keep the leg muscles warm and to prevent cramping or other muscle injuries.

Traditionally knitted from pure wool, modern variants are more typically made of cotton, synthetic fibers, or both. Some are made of other materials, such as chenille. Other types are made of wool, camel hair and Old English Sheep Dog hair.

Leg warmers can vary in length, though not in width, due to the material's stretchiness. They are commonly worn to just below the knee, though many dancers prefer it to extend to cover the lower parts of the thigh.

Some cover the entire foot, these warmers usually have a pad that grips the floor so the dancer does not slip however this has been known to cause career ending injury. Some leg warmers are particularly short and made of thinner material, these are also known as ankle warmers.

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