Rules and practicality from the knees down!

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Hello! I finally got my full macIntosh red kilt! Since it was a pretty penny, it will be my go to kilt for awhile. I live in Hickory NC, close to the Grandfather games.
Anyway, I am still piecing together my outfit. I notice there are many threads, but I can’t seem to answer this. Guille brogues just seem impractical to wear out for everyday, especially when at a wet grassy muddy field! Like the games! I can’t imagine my Noble ancestors ran around Loch Moy in brogues. I see the men in TV shows wears boots up to the knees now. Which makes sense when hunting.

Hose seems less impractical, like socks. My question is, what really works that is practical and also looks damn good so the fashion police don’t cringe? I understand brogues are good for Burns night. Even then, formally, are there boots that are acceptable?
And then, what color will work best for the Red tartan?

And is a belt buckle necessary? Or even a belt necessary. It seems to flashy , takes attention away from the tartan. If yes, then just say”yes!”

Thank you in advance!