Spats

**GeraldDuval** · 13th April 05, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

OT here, but only a little bit:

I do Spanish-American War reenacting (1898-1902, "Remember the Maine!" and all that), and as part of the US Army's uniform, soldiers were issued canvas leggings or gaithers which were knee-high & served the exact same purpose as Andrew's modern ones. The Span-Am leggings were made of canvas, and very practical -- they do keep dirt, rocks, critters, etc. from getting in your boots or up your trouser-leg. Not to mention the "panache" they give the uniform.

All right, rant over...back to kilts!

Cheers,

Todd

slightly off topic...

Its great to see another reenactor here! I'm involved in WW2 Canadian myself.

back on topic:
Spats shouldnt be just used for pipe bands, I think they look really good especially when in full formal attire.

**Macman** · 14th April 05, 01:44 PM

We wore white spats as part of our full-dress uniforms in our reserve unit over thirty years ago. They looked really sharp with the white web belts, white leather sporrans and diced hose tops. They were a bit of a pain to get on and off, though. My feeling is that they can tend to make the feet look "heavy", at least on skinny-legged guys like me!