Oh, but there are other (and better kind) of armor yet available.
I haven't gotten around to post all of it on my site yet (that's why it says "under construction").
A full plate armor (body armor) requires 44 strength,
plate leggings (leggings) require 48 strength
EDIT:
also keep in mind that all those items on my page are BASE items, with no magical properties whatsoever.
Magical properties may increase the strength level required.
FYI,
this is the equipment I ended the game with
