4/4/2023 0 Comments Spat boots![]() ![]() These boots fit true and have a nice amount of toe space considering the tapered shape of the toe. This particular style has been around a while and I have noticed that Ariat has been phasing out the color selections which can only mean one thing: discontinued!.so sad! So, if you want a pair.time is of the essence! If you can find them at your local Ariat retailer snatch them up right away otherwise you can find them online at: and Īmerican sizing. What I love most is this indescribable sense of satisfaction I feel when I pull these boots on, snap those snaps and give them a wink-knowing that I can go, go, go all day with style to spare. One of my favorite comfort features is the additional green gel lining underneath the leather-lined insoles-shock absorption with every step-aaahhhhh! Ariat delivers great stability to your stride by using a “forked shank” under the arch. They infuse the technical and comfort of features of their riding/work boots into all their shoes. I am thankful for their casual line for us city folks. I wear them with everything-dress slacks, jeans and sassy skirts with funky tights for fun.Īriat is best known for their foothold in the equestrian world. I have had my Ariats for several years but they seem to be fitting right in to the ankle boot craze of this fall season. Not that everyone needs to be vain but at least they should give a shit especially if they want to be taken seriously.The Ariat Spat Boot II had my heart and soles immediately! Reminiscent of the spat boots I admire in old black and white films the leather covered button snaps offer classic styling to these otherwise thoroughly modern boots. It is tiring seeing so many people out there dressed like bums, not caring about their appearance. A return to this look would be a pleasant surprise. There are also versions of shoe spats where the shoe is low cut and does not have the buttons but has the idea all the same (also shown below). There is still the option of this two piece type set, as you see Johnny Depp utilizing, but now a spat boot all in one shoe is more common (as shown below). However, it is now done in a more modern look. Its rare today that you see people wearing spats or even brands making any but there still are a handful of shoemakers that have preserved this style. This style of fashion lasted from the late 19th century until about the 1920’s where it slowly faded away from its hold on society as an elegant form of dress and sifted its way into the likes of the military, being worn by soldiers of all kinds. A gentleman wearing high-polished black shoes accompanied by white spats, a black cane and black top hat was usually a gentleman of wealth as this was their staple uniform. You often saw spats in either white, gray or some sort of tan/beige. This accessory then developed into a fashionable article of clothing that denoted the likes of the wealthy and stylish. The term, spat, was derived from an accessory that attached to the shoe, covering the instep and ankle to protect people from soil and mud, back when there wasn’t much concrete. Many of the most original and intriguing designs came from these time periods, classics that set themselves apart from the norm of what we see today yet that are somewhat forgotten in time and rarely seen anymore. A time where almost everyone dressed elegantly and cared about how they presented themselves whether it was for a job interview or to just take a stroll in the street. There was a time when dress codes very much encompassed our societies. ![]()
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