Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
In 1547 a member of the French court accompanied King James V on a tour of the Scottish kingdom. His published account of the trip mentions the "Wild Scots" (highlanders) wearing "boots made in an old-fashioned way, which come as high as their knees."

So apparently those high moccasins many wear at RenFairs arguably have some historic correctness, though who knows how the "old-fashioned" boots were constructed...!
I think it as likely that the Frenchman was referring to the method of construction as to the style of the boots. It would also be interesting to know if the "Wild Scots" were common folk or highland nobles as this would have a definite impact on the manner of their dress.