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26th October 05, 07:05 AM
#11
Thanks for the clarifications all. I can see that black is definitely a more formal color and given that ghillies are usually worn formally, I now understand the original comment.
Note to self, no brown ghillies after 5:00 and no white kilts after Labor day... :-D
The kilt concealed a blaster strapped to his thigh. Lazarus Long
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30th October 05, 08:50 PM
#12
Toad,
I just saw these on eBay. Not $40, but not bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Finest-Quality-G...QQcmdZViewItem
Dale
--Working for the earth is not a way to get rich, it is a way to be rich
The Most Honourable Dale the Unctuous of Giggleswick under Table
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30th October 05, 09:02 PM
#13
Nice Dale,
Sadly, not a word about width...amazing what's happened to the shoe business.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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30th October 05, 09:10 PM
#14
Found another pair , currently $46 and some change.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scottish-Ghillie...QQcmdZViewItem
Dale
--Working for the earth is not a way to get rich, it is a way to be rich
The Most Honourable Dale the Unctuous of Giggleswick under Table
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31st October 05, 12:42 AM
#15
 Originally Posted by Mowgli
Not bad for $46 but there's the additional £13 shipping costs.
A kilted Celt on the border.
Kentoc'h mervel eget bezañ saotret
Omne bellum sumi facile, ceterum ægerrume desinere.
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31st October 05, 06:01 AM
#16
Should you ever happen to be in Scotland during the summer and at a Highland games, you might find used Ghillie Brogues. The last time I was there, one vendor had a huge box of reconditioned, re-soled Ghillie Brogues for about $25 a pair. I know that this pre-supposes you're in Scotland, but it's worth keeping in mind. And I'm sure someone enterprising on this forum could make a profit by buying a bunch and re-selling them!!
Barb
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31st October 05, 10:57 AM
#17
Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Nice Dale,
Sadly, not a word about width...amazing what's happened to the shoe business.
Ron
That's not the end of it, Ron! Here in the United Kingdom, it is the unavailability nowadays of half-sizes in shoes/boots that gets to me. Having a perfect 9½ sized foot (and a perfectly turned ankle to match!!!), I find I am either crippled by having to buy a 9 or am obliged to wear insoles, etc. if I buy a 10.
Oh, by the way, I DO have two feet and two ankles ;)
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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31st October 05, 11:16 AM
#18
Aye Ham,
'tis SO SAD to see technology overwhelm craftsmanship and service in so many areas.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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26th November 05, 04:36 PM
#19
Can I use these shoes for dress purposes?
They're brogues, not ghillie brogues though...
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26th November 05, 04:47 PM
#20
Robin,
I do use them for dress occasions, and find that no one says anything to me about it. However unfortunately, I am not known for my great fashion sense.
Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
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