Spats

Spats are a type of shoe accessory that consist of a fabric cover that covers the top of the shoe and extends up the lower leg, usually held together with buttons.

Fast Facts

1. Materials: Leather, cotton, knitted
2. Height: Run from ankle to knee high
3. Uses: Protects shoes and ankles
4. Worn as part of a marching band uniform
5. Some military uniforms include spats
6. Vintage spats can be found online for about $10
7. Fashion spats range from $50 - $100
8. Costume spats $8 - $15
9. Sold in pairs
10. Traditional colors: White, gray
11. Fashion colors: Leopard print, red, pink, brown, metallic

Who Wears Spats?

As a fashion accessory, they peaked at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, and were generally seen as a status symbol of the rich. Today they are worn as a fashion statement by musicians and other fashion-forward public figures.

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