Talk:Leg warmer
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"Leg warmers are worn as fashion pieces and do not serve any other useful function." - Where is the evidence for this?
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The following paragraphs were suggested to explain the purpose of leg warmers:
"Leg warmers were originally dancewear worn by Ballet and other classic dancers. Used during the first parts of class or rehearsal, leg warmers help the muscles and tendons in calf and ankle warm up until they are sufficiently loosened from stretching, particularly in cold environments. Using leg warmers is believed to prevent muscle and ligament strains due to over-exercising cold legs. They are also used to keep dancers' leg muscles warm between periods of activity."
"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 leg warmers cover the entire foot; these warmers usually have a pad that grips the floor so the dancer does not slip. Some leg warmers are particularly short and made of thinner material; these are also known as 'ankle warmers'."
Why have these been removed?