Kekutsu

The Kekutsu (Japanese: 毛靴, "fur boots") or Kutsu is a protective weapon from Japan.

The Kekutsu are typically made of bear fur and leather, as well as fabrics like brocade. They are crafted like regular shoes, with the bear fur located on the outside.

The part around the ankle is made of brocade and they have a shoe sole that is treated with lacquer. The shoes are made large enough to be worn over the normal Tabi or the armored Kōgake and Kusari Tabi.

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