footwrap
Sign in to savethumb|right|upright=0.575|One method of putting on footwraps 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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thumb|right|upright=0.575|One method of putting on footwraps 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.
== Description == thumb|left|232px|Footwraps of this style were issued to Finnish Army soldiers until the 1990s. Footwraps are typically square, rectangular or less often triangular. They measure about on each side if square or if triangular. Those manufactured from thinner fabrics may be folded to produce a square, rectangular or triangular shape suitable for wearing. The footwraps issued by the Russian Ground Forces for use in winter were made of flannel while those for summer use were made of cotton.