Gaiters
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Gaiters are garments worn over the shoe and bottom of the pant or trouser leg and used primarily as personal protective equipment, in particular against snakebite. They are also commonly used to keep
Hiking gaiters
Two different lengths of gaiters: mid-calf and ankle-length. The sketch shows buttons for the back and a strap that goes underneath the foot to hold the gaiter in place.
U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard wearing white canvas leggings, as the part of the Enlisted Full Dress Whites or Blue
Over-the-knee gaiters worn by a Chilean rodeo rider
Spats (footwear)
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Spats, spatter guards or half gaiters, a type of footwear accessory for outdoor wear, cover the instep and the ankle. Spats are distinct from gaiters, which are garments worn over the lower trouser-le
Gaiters
…snakebite. They are also commonly used to keep the bottom of the pant-leg dry when hiking in snow. Similar garments used primarily for display are spats. Originally, gaiters were made of leather or canvas. Today, those for walking are commonly made of plasticized synthetic cloth such as nylon or polyester…
Woolen spats
Claude Rains wearing spats in 1912