Morning,I'm a long time lurker who joined to answer this question.
As I'm of Manx decent and in Melbourne I couldn't resist.
Yes as a traditionally worn sporran and kilt it's mmmmm?? and far to matchy-matchy.
However... For casual/contemporary/non traditional wear, I love it!
I was in Rivers Boronia on Tuesday searching for a pair of black boots with a client to wear with his Cammo Xkilt that I've just made him. There were some navy suede chunky desert boots on the clearance rack.
They would look fabulous with your kilt and navy sporran. Given the cost of a Manx Kilt I would want to get as much wear as possible from it, so a bargain pair of boots that work with the kilt and sporran would be a bonus.
Any hint on where we Manx get together in Melbourne? I'd love to see the tartan in person.
Ok I'm off to the introduction thread!