Neo Brogues?

[thescot]

When it comes to weird sizes, try a 14 AA!

Of course, for brogues, I pass with a medium width and wear thick socks.

[Colin]

You might also want to try Converse. Buy some all black Converse All-Stars, cut out the tongues, and put in bootlaces. It's what I used for casual wear.

The only comment I would make on those converse "brogues", is to try and tie them like proper ghillies. Nick form the Kiltstore goes into it in his ebook. I also found this at

The ghillie brogues should be laced up as follows: http://www.mccallsltd.com/mall/highl...hireFrames.htm

Start off in the usual shoe tying manner by crossing the two laces and pulling tight.
Holding this foundation, criss/cross (twist) the laces four times and pull tight
(this will produce a vertical thong of approximately 1").
Cross the laces around the back of the ankle, bringing both laces back round to the front.
Tie in a normal bow, at the front or to the outside of the ankle, leaving remaining lace and tassle to dangle.

[keepoffgrass]

I have a pair of regular Crocs. I LOVE them. They're by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. They're really light weight and good for your back. I wear mine all the time, except when I have a kilt on. They're a kinda bluish-greenish off looking color (It was the only color they had in my size when I got them) which looks a bit off to me when I have a kilt on. I'm planning on getting a pair of black ones that would look OK in kilt hose, and match my black leather belt and sporran, so I can wear them with my kilts. They're a great shoe and seem to hold up quite nicely. My first pair I had for must have been 8 months, using them daily, before the finally started to wear out.

[beloitpiper]

You've got a winner of a niche market idea there cousin Gregory...

Its a lot of hassle for some folks to cut out the tongue, find the bootlaces....maybe you should offer up some "ready mades" and rake in the dough.

I think your look might be a hit with the "grunge kilt" folks too.

Ron

That would be great and all, but I'm not sure how kindly Converse would be to me reselling their shoes after I mutilate them...:rolleyes:

[hylander]

Check out this site:
http://www.ladyorensmedievalshoes.com/

She custom makes both ghillies and the 18th century buckle shoes both which look great with the kilt!

Kerry

[Riverkilt]

THANKS Hylander!

Your first post is GOLD! Welcome aboard.

I've been looking for a way to get ghillies for my WIDE feet for years...and here they are at a more than fair price from a craftslady.

As soon as I find a way to get all the drool and slobber wiped up off my keyboard I'll probably be ordering up from the lady.

Ron