Their intended practical purpose was to protect shoes and socks from mud or rain, but they also served as a feature of stylish dress in accordance with the fashions of the period.
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Increased informality may have been the primary reason for the decline in the wearing of spats.
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A revival of high-top shoes with cloth uppers was forecast to replace them.
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I remember now! lol
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The important thing was I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time.
I think the issue is that none of those run up to mid thigh, lol. :)
I don't think they're implying that he is wearing those, it's just a reference photo for anyone who doesn't know what spatz are.
My issue was not knowing what they were in the first place.
Yeah I had always assumed they were socks worn inside the shoes but now I have to accept that such a weird piece of clothing exists
I have to admit, I thought I knew what they were, but I thought they were part of the shoe, not a separate piece.
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