Ankle Spat

An ankle spat covers the top of the shoe and the ankle bone, and ours comes in mustard: a deep ochre yellow faux suede-look with a brown strap. Four dark metal snaps close it on the outer side, and a buckled strap runs under the sole to hold it in place. Mustard is a showman's shade, for dancers and dandies who want their footwork seen.

What to Wear with a Mustard Ankle Spat

Mustard warms up browns and tans. We like it over dark brown oxfords with brown tweed trousers, a cream shirt and a burgundy bow tie, or with navy trousers for contrast. At a swing dance, trousers that stop at the ankle let the color flash with every step. Keep the rest earthy so the spats lead.

Fitting the Ankle Spats Over Your Shoes

The pair comes in M and L, without a shoe-size chart, so the adjustable strap does the fine-tuning. If you wear a bulky shoe or sit between the two, choose L and tighten the strap. Fasten the strap under the shoe first, just in front of the heel, then close the snaps from bottom to top. Shoes are not included. Every finish is gathered in our spats.

Ankle Spat FAQ

What are spats?

Short for spatterdashes, spats are covers worn over the shoe and ankle. They began as protection from mud and became a style statement in the 1920s and 1930s, fastened at the side and anchored with a strap under the shoe.

Is the mustard closer to yellow or brown?

It is a deep ochre yellow, not brown. The strap under the foot is brown, which ties in neatly with brown shoes.

Is it real suede?

No, the finish is a faux suede-look with a soft matte surface. Brush it lightly with a clean, dry brush after wear to keep the nap even.

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