I bought some shoes OR maybe I have a sense of personal style after all

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 13th August 13, 04:12 AM

Those are some nice looking shoes, Alan, and sounds like a great bargain!

(Just please don't wear them with athletic socks!). lol..... :-)

**creagdhubh** · 13th August 13, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Looking forward to the day Alan. Whilst it is very pleasing to see anyone nicely turned out, please don't get too carried away on our behalf! As long as you are wearing something would be nice and when all said and done its the person inside the attire is of more interest to me.

Its 0500 Hrs here and I am sat in someone else's kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil to make Mrs Jock a cup of tea. We are away for a couple of days grouse shooting so I have little time for serious matters like your new shoes, but rest assured I will face the dawn with confidence knowing that when the great day comes for us to eventually meet, we won't be seeing the holes in your socks through the cracks in your shoes!

Well said, Jock!

**Llama** · 13th August 13, 07:06 AM

I think that having a personal style means that you don't have to really think too much about what you wear. You know what fits you and what looks good on you, and a quick glance in the mirror to make sure your trousers aren't on backward is usually enough.

More often than not I wear toe shoes, corduroy pants and a sweater vest. That's my personal style. It's not everyone's cup o' tea, but it's my thing so I don't really care.

I think you've developed your own style without thinking about it, Alan. Don't gag, it's not a bad thing! (And those shoes are great! Well done.)

**CMcG** · 13th August 13, 07:17 AM

Good one, Alan. You shop like me: canny and frugal!

And don't feel bad about having made sartorial choice that might indicate a "personal style." Once the clothing is in your closet and available for the right occasion, I'm sure you won't spend more than 3 seconds thinking, preening, or fussing about it

**Liam** · 13th August 13, 07:18 AM

Having read and reread (or skimmed) your post, I couldn't find what you chose to wear in the interim between you disposing of the cracked shoes and your purchase of the new ones, or did you simply wear more holes in your hose?

Nice looking shoes, by the way. Well worth the wait, I'd say.

Cheers...Bill

**sydnie7** · 13th August 13, 08:52 AM

Nice-looking clompers, Alan! And IMHO, anyone who knows you already understands and appreciates your personal style

**Alan H** · 13th August 13, 10:16 AM

Those shoes are going to be teamed up with hand-knit hose or at the least , quite substantial wool hose. The athletic sox are for wearing with turf shoes while throwing!

**creagdhubh** · 13th August 13, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Alan H

Those shoes are going to be teamed up with hand-knit hose or at the least , quite substantial wool hose. The athletic sox are for wearing with turf shoes while throwing!

I can't wait to see the photos, Alan. Well done on the shoes!

**O'Searcaigh** · 13th August 13, 10:29 AM

Those are some great looking shoes. Just the kind I have been looking for but have been unable to find at a price like that. My quest continues though with a bit more confidence in the possibility of an eventually successful outcome. Thanks!

**HippieLee** · 13th August 13, 12:22 PM

Personally I'm glad to read that wing-tips are acceptable kilt shoes as my favorite pair of shoes are my Allen Edmonds McAllisters:
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I plan to get other shoes at some point after I get my first kilt but as picky as I am I know it'll be something I have to save up for lol...At least now I know I can get dressier with what I have and worry about something for casual kilt days since I expect I don't need to spend Allen Edmonds money on casual. (Although I would if I could).

So great find and nice looking pair of shoes sir!