I know there have been many threads on both the history, and the like/dislike of spats... I, personally, love them. So, I bought a pair of white canvas ones.

Now, life gets difficult.

- Ordered ones that match my shoe size (yes, I made note of the difference between UK and US sizing before ordering). Size 10 (US)
- They are snug around the calf, which feels like it forces them downward a bit, but feel loose around the top of the shoe. The stiff rib on the back rests on the heel of the shoe, but the part that rests on the toe sticks up about a 1/2". And the elastic stirrup seems to be too far back towards the heel.

I've washed them in hot water and worn them to dry (apparently this helps them to dry & shrink slightly to the shape of your ankle), but its only netted marginal gains.

Suggestions? Short of going a size up to accomodate my calf, and potentially moving the elastic stirrup, i'm not sure what else I can possibly do.

Thanks in advance, lads!