Quote Originally Posted by Pour1Malt
Ghillie Brogues are definately the preferred formal kilt footwear in Scotland....
Aye, Robertson, and they seem to be across the world, but they are not 'traditional' footwear! Ghillie Brogues are something of a Victorian abomination (I think they look absolutely ghastly!) - the buckled shoe is much more correct from an historical viewpoint and is, to my mind, much more attractive.

ai'm aften the 'odd mon oot' because ai prefer boots....
I do too, for casual wear, but never when formally dressed!!

GB's hae really lang laces so ya can properly tie then roon yur ankles... many guys wear regular dress shoes... but ai think they look wrang....(thot's jus me though)
For the past 55 years, when attending formal functions, I have worn regular black dress shoes because I vowed never to wear GBs. Only very recently, have I invested in a pair of Glenfinnan buckled shoes from Mackenzie-Frain, but, as yet, I've no formal events on my calendar which will give me the opportunity to wear them!! Anyone care to invite me?!!!