9 Where did the myth come from that European knights were so cumbersome in their armor? It's just not true that they were, they were fantastic athletes, and the armor functional and practical. (www.medievalists.net) posted 182 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak 182 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak +10 / -1 Can You Move in Medieval Armour? An Experiment in Mythbusting - Medievalists.net Many believe the myth that medieval armour was hard to move in. However, with Boucicaut as an example, our video proves that late medieval armour allowed for surprising mobility. 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies
You wore ill fitting overly heavy maille and not fitted and properly made one.
Yep, and even that poorly made replica is lighter than the loads a lot of modern soldiers are given to destroy their knees and spines with.