Antique Tan Buttoned Spats

spatterdashes or spats - original in box from England - new and in great condition but some changes to material due to age. Church & Co Limited, branded Church's, is a luxury footwear manufacturer that was founded in 1873 by Thomas Church in Northampton, England. In 1999 the company was bought by Italian luxury fashion house Prada. Spats are a vintage fashion accessory—typically made of felt, cloth, or leather—worn over shoes to cover the laces and ankle for protection against mud and rain. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they buttoned around the ankle. In modern contexts, "spats" can also refer to athletic compression gear for martial arts or protective covers for sports cleats.