The first iteration of the garment came about in 14th century Scotland. That’s right, the same men that are secure enough in their masculinity to don kilts are also credited with the invention of leggings. 

     They were originally created for men and came in two pieces, one for each leg of course. This version covered the entire leg, with each piece securing at the waist in a way that resembled chaps.

 These leggings were worn for both casual and military dress, and were cut from a variety of materials. The leggings included with Scottish armor were often crafted from either leather or chain mail.