Black shoes with brown sporran?

[Raphael]

Matching a brown sporran to a pair of brown shoes that is the same shade is almost impossible. I have given up trying.

I agree with most guys here that you should wear a sporran that is the same colour as your shoes. But who is looking?

[Andrew Green]

Just to put in my own thoughts:
It is tasteful to match if you can; many people have told me that if it's all you have, wear it with pride.

I am currently waiting on a brown set of accessories, but only own black shoes (it's all I am allowed to wear at one job), but I am also waiting to get enough funds to grab a pair of brown brogues...which I plan to wear along with my brown leather ensemble. I have been told it is a nice way to clean up, but not formal, despite the fact that I plan to wear this set to a all clan banquet next month... it's all I have besides an inexpensive black sporran, and a slightly wider than average belt (NOT a kilt belt though)... so while not formal, it would be the best that I have... since all my other gear pales in comparison (aside from kilts... I have a couple options there). I am also considering getting a pair of brown leather Dr. Martin's style boots to go with the brown stuff for a more casual look (I need another set of boots anyhow)... it's just a matter of tastefulyl coordinating what you have in my opinion.

I have also read that brown used to be issued to regimetal officers (brown apparently being the better quality stuff at the time) for their belts and sporrans, but they were issued the standard brogues (black). So as far as that goes, I would say that there is some leeway to be had.

I honestly wouldn't worry too much about matching shoes for the moment, unless you have the disposable income to throw down for a pair, then I would say go for it, just for the sake of having variety.

[McClef]

In all the photographs I have seen for ghillie brogues being sold on the net they are always black - quite Henry Fordian really.

[Andrew Green]

There are some places that sell brown ones.
Ebay is a good resource, as there are lots of kilt related accessories on there. Take that with a grain of salt though, as not all are good quality, but some gems do pop up on there, and there seems to be a good handful of respectable sellers, with good gear.

heritageofscotland-net is a seller on there with them... thay also have a website of the same name.

There was another seller on there that sold them too, but the name escapes me... a search for ghillie brogues, and a little patience should yield some positive results, through ebay, or google.

[McClef]

I have bought stuff from heritageofscotland so I better take another look at their ebay shop!

[Robin]

I'm with the "must matchers"

Maybe an exception...when wearing hiking boots. When you go hiking, hill walking etc...the boots are "tools"...no need to worry too much about fashion.
When you can match...fine, but let's say you only have a black belt and sporran...and brown boots, I don't think you need to buy new gear to make it all match. The mountain goat you meet won't feel offended :rolleyes:

[turpin]

Matching a brown sporran to a pair of brown shoes that is the same shade is almost impossible. I have given up trying.

I agree with most guys here that you should wear a sporran that is the same colour as your shoes. But who is looking?

I don't worry about finding the same shade, just that it's all in the same general spectrum.

[O'Neille]

I just got these Tan Leather Ghillie Brogues. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1 The service for mine was great. They came FedEx w/ no duty payable. I clued him in that they weren't leather soled but are extremely good quality and I'm still happy. He immediately contacted me to resolve the leather sole problem and we decided on free shipping on a future purchase. Just getting a response is all I wanted as they are good quality brogues. O'Neille