"Jacobite" garb

[Woodsheal]

Honestly not even close. You would be much better off with the 1740s shoes here www.civilwarboots.com or a pair of Highland broges here www.foxblade.co.uk www.re-enactment-shoes.co.uk

Another option for "OK" footwear are www.fugawee.com or www.robertlandhistoricshoes.com

The Captain is correct. Some other sources:

If you want soft cuaran or "moccasin" type footwear, these look the closest to what highlanders actually wore (though they are over-priced!):
http://www.arrowmoc.com/pt.html

I always thought Jarnagin's had some of the best shoes available (again, pricey!). Click on "footwear" on the left:
http://www.jarnaginco.com/FIcatframe.html

Probably the best deal on period shoes, is here:
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=244

On any of the buckle-style shoes, the latchets can be cut back and laces used instead. I prefer to do this because buckles always loosen up over time....

[Erikm]

Would the Cuaran be right for a mid ranker? Thanks..

[Captain_Cogle]

Would the Cuaran be right for a mid ranker? Thanks..

Yes. They would actually even be correct for front rank men. Less common than shoes, but worn by all classes in Scottish Highland society.

[Nick the DSM]

Even higher classes? I guess not all would be able to afford handmade brogues.

[Dale Seago]

Even higher classes? I guess not all would be able to afford handmade brogues.

For the upper level, I suspect it might be more a matter of not wearing your "good shoes" unless you were traveling to a town for some reason.

[Woodsheal]

For the upper level, I suspect it might be more a matter of not wearing your "good shoes" unless you were traveling to a town for some reason.

Right, the cuarans were practical "field" wear: get them wet, dry them out, get them wet again, wear them out, throw them away, make another pair. Not the kind of abuse to subject your pricey "hard" shoes to...!

[Nick the DSM]

Right, the cuarans were practical "field" wear: get them wet, dry them out, get them wet again, wear them out, throw them away, make another pair. Not the kind of abuse to subject your pricey "hard" shoes to...!

Makes perfect sense, thanks guys.

Ryan,

Thanks for stepping up, that really helps!