Modern kilt + creepers. Yay or Nay?

**CDNSushi** · 12th January 12, 07:16 AM

If any of the rabble keep up with mainstream fashion trends, you may know that right now creepers (sometimes called brothel creepers) are HOT!

Now, while I probably wouldn't try and match your average pair with a kilt (even a modern one), I came across these black, leather upper, buckled creepers and thought that they might actually work quite well with a modern kilt (think: Utilikilt or similar).

What do you think?

http://www.underground-cybershop.co....er_buckle.html

**cruiser348** · 12th January 12, 07:42 AM

Not really my cup of tea. However, I might think more of wearing them with a traditionally styled kilt in a solid color. Bearing in mind this is coming from someone whom has never been accused of being remotely fashionable.

**O'Searcaigh** · 12th January 12, 07:47 AM

Hey, I think they look great! Do they come in brown or cordovan? I would think they'd be just the thing for a "casual but traditional" (love the buckles) look. But hey, taste is taste and some of us only have it in our mouths

**Tobus** · 12th January 12, 07:52 AM

They look like orthopedic shoes to me. So, no, I'd have to give them a pass. I couldn't see wearing them with a kilt (or with trousers either, but that's just me).

**azwildcat96** · 12th January 12, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

They look like orthopedic shoes to me. So, no, I'd have to give them a pass.

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**Ryan Ross** · 12th January 12, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

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Yeah, come to think of it, they look an awful lot like the shoes that my grandpa, God rest his soul, used to wear.

He's the finest human being I have ever known, but he surely did dress the part of an old man.

**Father Bill** · 12th January 12, 08:02 AM

Actually, I like them. I've never seen them in the stores - are they comfortable?

**Ryan Ross** · 12th January 12, 08:12 AM

As soon as I get over the term "brothel creepers", I'll tell you if I think they could work with a kilt.

**TheBrus** · 12th January 12, 08:15 AM

I think it could work. I've worn everything from leather sandals to wellington boots with my kilt. Whatever's comfortable and makes sense for the weather, I say. I never realized that "creepers" had such thick soles; I always imagined from the phrase something more akin to bedroom slippers.

**Kiltboy** · 12th January 12, 08:25 AM

I think they have a definate modern look, and would work well. Especially with a all black modern kilt or maybe a leather kilt.

Thanks for the wikipedia link. I was curious as to the origin of the unusual name.