Pair of short cloth gaiters covering the instep and ankle (5)
I believe the answer is:
spats
(Other definitions for spats that I've seen before include "Shoe protectors; tiffs" , "Petty quarrels and coverings for the ankles" , "garb for members" .)
I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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