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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Ashton View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Ashton View Post
    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.
    Interesting, I prefer them over Ghillies too. I just wear my wing tips.
    Last edited by Walkman; 9th March 17 at 05:06 PM.
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