I remember seeing suits of armour when I was in a museum in Europe and thinking they were kind of short by today's standard eights. The tallest looked to be about 5 foot. And a little on the stocky side. Perhaps they needed extra muscle for all those heavy maces, swords and Halberds! I also remember the tour guide telling us that they were riveted into their suits! That would make it kind of tough torelax after a hard day on the battle field!