Red Spats

Red spats are the loudest thing you can put over a pair of black oxfords, which is why performers love them. Ours wrap the top of your own shoe and the ankle, closing with four dark metal snaps on the outer side and a buckled strap that passes under the sole. The red has a matte faux suede-look surface, so the color looks rich instead of plastic under stage lights.

Red Spats for the Stage and the Ringmaster Look

Theatre wardrobes use red spats to pull the eye to footwork: a tap number, a cabaret chorus line or a ringmaster costume with a black tailcoat and a top hat. We suggest black shoes underneath so the red frames them sharply.

Building a Party Outfit Around Red Spats

Off the stage, keep the rest of the outfit quiet and let your feet talk. A black or charcoal suit, a white shirt and one red accent higher up, a pocket square or a tie, is plenty. That formula works for an office holiday party, a Valentine's dinner with a 1920s theme or a Gatsby night where everyone else wears black and white. Browse every color of our spats.

Red Spats FAQ

Which size of red spats should I order?

We make them in M and L. Pick L if you have larger feet or will wear them over a broad, chunky shoe; pick M for slim dress shoes. The strap under the foot adjusts too.

How do I keep the red suede-look surface clean?

Brush it dry with a soft clothes brush after each wear. Dust and floor scuffs come off more easily before they settle in.

Will they stay in place during a dance routine?

That is the job of the strap beneath the sole: once it is buckled under the arch and the snaps are closed, the spats hold their position through steps, turns and kicks.

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