Footwraps (German: Fußlappen, Russian: Портянки, romanized: portyanki, lit. 'footwraps', also referred to as foot cloths, rags, bandages or bindings) are rectangular pieces of cloth that are worn wrapped around the feet to reduce chafing from other footwear, absorb sweat and improve the foothold. Footwraps were worn with boots before socks became widely available, and remained in use by soldiers in some Eastern European armies until the start of the 21st century.
Footwraps (German: Fußlappen, Russian: Портянки, romanized: portyanki, lit. 'footwraps', also referred to as foot cloths, rags, bandages or bindings) are rectangular pieces of cloth that are worn wrapped around the feet to reduce chafing from other footwear, absorb sweat and improve the foothold. Footwraps were worn with boots before socks became widely available, and remained in use by soldiers in some Eastern European armies until the start of the 21st century.
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