Silly boots question

[Taffy Jack]

Does anyone know why these fringed leather lace tabs are called "kilties?"

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Thanks!

Cheers,

Jack

[Steve Ashton]

Because of the little fringed tabs that look like kilt pleats.

The tab used to be a long tongue that folded back to protect the laces from getting snagged when you walk. Today the 'kiltie' tab is just an extra piece with the laced holding it in place. It is just for looks today.

In shoe parlance this would be called a Brogued (the hole pattern is called broguing) Blucher (This means that the bottom of the laces are open) with kiltie tongue. (it is one long piece that folds over and covers the laces)



At one time before Ghillie brogues this was the standard day wear shoe with the kilt. I have met many older guys who still prefer this type of shoe with their kilts.

[Taskr]

The kiltie is the fringe tassel at the base of the laces which apparently are designed to keep logging spoil from getting up under your laces. Now, why is that item called a kiltie? No idea

[Tarheel]

Now my Georgia "loggers" have "kiltie" envy.

[Terry Searl]

Does anyone know why these fringed leather lace tabs are called "kilties?"

190999_ts.jpg

Thanks!

Cheers,

Jack

Older fashioned golf shoes use to have them but they laid over the laces as well as under them......why I don't know, fashion I suppose

[Profane James]

My Wescos also have 'kilties' or 'tongue-savers', and they extend up beyond the ankle bend. Their explanation is that, on these particular types of boot, due to the nature of the work (they are purpose built), they are a practical use of a thicker piece of leather to cover and protect the supple and soft tongue leather - and foot underneath!

[Jock Scot]

I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe. I am not a fan of lace up boots, so its either these or wellingtons for my more strenuous country pursuits. I highly recommend them.


With the kilt.

[Taffy Jack]

Because of the little fringed tabs that look like kilt pleats.

The tab used to be a long tongue that folded back to protect the laces from getting snagged when you walk. Today the 'kiltie' tab is just an extra piece with the laced holding it in place. It is just for looks today.

In shoe parlance this would be called a Brogued (the hole pattern is called broguing) Blucher (This means that the bottom of the laces are open) with kiltie tongue. (it is one long piece that folds over and covers the laces)



At one time before Ghillie brogues this was the standard day wear shoe with the kilt. I have met many older guys who still prefer this type of shoe with their kilts.

Excellent; thanks. I like that much better than Ghillie brogues. Looks solid, practical, and masculine.

[Taffy Jack]

Now my Georgia "loggers" have "kiltie" envy.

You could always try Nick's or White's in Spokane, Danner Rain Forest boots from PDX, or Wesco in Scappoose. Then your Georgias might just get "stuck in the closet" melancholy.

You know all REAL loggers are West Coast guys, right? ;)

Cheers,

Jack

P.S. Nice kicks, Tarheel.

[Taffy Jack]

[QUOTE=Jock Scot;1336337]I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe. I am not a fan of lace up boots, so its either these or wellingtons for my more strenuous country pursuits. I highly recommend them.


Okay, those are fantastic. Thank you... I think. I'm a little afraid to start investigating price and availability, but those are the first sturdy low shoes I've seen in quite some time that look comfortable, handsome, and appropriate for kilted wear in my environment.

Cheers,

Jack