Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
I agree. I think they'd work fine - and look good! - with ankle-high chukka or brogan type shoes....
I have a picture of the Argylls in the South African (Boer) War, circa 1901, which shows them wearing their distinctive diced hose in the field, with leggings & issue boots. It's quite a picture (taken in front of a blockhouse) which shows the "field expedient" uniforms that the Boer War produced. Chukkas (traditional ones, a la LL Bean, Orvis, etc.) might simulate this look.

However, given that diced hose are generally associated with the regiments, I wonder if one could assume that the wearer is "playing soldier" if not part of a reenactment unit? Just thinking out loud, no offence meant.

Regards,

Todd