Ghillie brogues - why the dislike and resentment..?

[Jock Scot]

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The old how-to style guides usually recommend a brogue, or even Highland brogue (assuming the reader will know the difference), style of shoe for the kilt, or, failing that, a similar stout shoe. I frequently see Veldtschoen being worn with the kilt, when all other elements of dress are as you might expect. So does that make Veldtschoen traditional Highland (and more or less so than Oxfords) - or just a preferred alternative in the same way?

I can be counted amongst the “stout shoe” in many forms with the “country kilt brigade” and the Veldtschoen shoe is a regular choice of mine and amongst others. I have to say that over the many years they have served me well. For me, with my “country lifestyle” they fit the bill perfectly. I am also to be seen regularly wearing wellies———green of course and made in France! ——- with the kilt too!