Gaiters (5)
I believe the answer is:
spats
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">gaiters</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('spat' can be a synonym of 'gaiter')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for spats that I've seen before include "Shoe protectors; tiffs" , "Petty quarrels and coverings for the ankles" , "garb for members" .)