Pair of pattens

Leather overshoes or clogs were the elegant alternative to wood and iron pattens (see T.43&A-1922).These leather clogs are partly covered in green velvet, which complements the brocaded, patterned silk material of the shoes with which they are worn. Latchet fastenings with ribbon ties hold the shoes in place. The clogs are curved and shaped neatly to fit under the shoe arch. They would give good support to the foot, perhaps making the high heels easier to walk in.