Quote Originally Posted by Freelander Sporrano
They'll be just fine for Normal wear and for things where Ghilles would be a little "over the top"

Use long hose pulled up with shoes. and I like to push the hose down when using boots for a more casual look. Although here in Norway in the winter I use more often than not Boots with the hose pulled up too.

In all it give a better Balance to your look
I couldn't have put it better, David. (Yes, Rigged, I am answering your call!! ).

Of course, the Norwegian winters are much harsher that those we have here in the UK, but I don't think I have ever worn boots with pulled-up hose (although I may have done in my virgin kilting days!). Nowadays, no matter what the weather, if I need to wear boots then down goes the hose.

Those shoes, Blk_watch, will do very well indeed for "a more dressed up look" - but you will need pulled-up kilt hose, not ankle socks or mid-calf socks, to achieve the right effect.

I too dislike the look of the traditional Ghillie shoes and, in fact, I have never owned any - although I am considering buying a pair to wear with my Prince Charlie at black-tie 'dos'. I have a few of those coming up in the spring.