Spartans in various pieces of clothing typical of the times
The Spartan Cloak
The Spartan images we often see are those of the famous hoplites, wearing their crimson cloaks to battle. This point itself is the centre of much dispute, would the Spartan warrior have worn a cloak that could perhaps hinder him in battle? Many people believe the warriors of this state did wear the cloak to battle, of course when marching in colder regions, the cloak would offer valuable shelter for the warrior, even if the cloak could hinder them slightly in battle.