Tight-fitting hose are the leg coverings for men throughout the Middle Ages. These are never "trousers" - they are separate leggings for each leg. Normally made of wool, they are best cut "on the diagonal" across the warp and weft as this increases their springiness and elasticity but admittedly it isn't a very efficient method of construction. Unfortunately, no modern made hose using this type of cut quite equal the tightness clearly shown in original illuminations. Do these illustrations therefore reflect an ideal, or are we missing something? One line of thought suggests that some stitching may have occured at the ankle once the hose were on, though it would seem an unlikely thing to do for the poorest in society.
Some hose stopped at the ankle, while others incorporated feet. A variety of colours were used, although generally each leg was the same colour. For women, there is evidence of stripey hose (running horizontally), and further evidence suggests that women's hose may have stopped at the knee and have been held up with a tie under the knee. All mens' hose have a front tie at the top, and for appearance seams are best made at the back.
Over his hose our knight is wearing leather ankle boots. He's dressing to fight as a mounted knight, so the quality of these with regard to walking comfortably isn't a great issue. As a re-enactors I wear authentic shoes, and it takes some time to get used to walking about without treads, thick soles and heels to help me.