Footwear

**Jack Daw** · 29th February 08, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Gauranga

Tomorrow I'm venturing out for the first time in my very own kilt (Winter Classic). I've been formally kilted before, at both my brothers weddings, but this is the first time with my own kit. I plan on going out kilted much more often when the opportunity calls but here's my crisis for tomorrow.

I will be wearing a USAK casual in Cameron with a day sporran, kilt pin, hose/flash, sgian dubh, and a wool sweater which will cover my mid section so I won't be wearing a kilt belt (which I don't have yet anyway so that doesn't matter). So I guess you could say that I'll be kindof semi-formal. Meaning that I'm wearing a casual kilt with all the fixins. So here's the big question - what footwear do I wear? Should I wear a formal or dress style shoe? Can I wear sneakers? The whole outfit looks great and I don't want to ruin it buy wearing the wrong shoes.

Before you respond with "wear whatever is most comfortable" you should know that I will be most comfortable in whatever is appropriate and looks proper. I could walk around all day in dress shoes or sneakers and be just as comfortable either way.

Any/all help is appreciated.

A basic rule of thumb, even for casual, is that your leathers should match in color. If you are wearing a brown leather sporran, then so should your kilt belt and shoes.

**Kiltman** · 29th February 08, 05:13 PM

It's not a big issue. Wear what you would if you weren't wearing a kilt.

**Gauranga** · 29th February 08, 05:56 PM

Alaskan Kilted Guy pretty much nailed the look I'm going for. My sweater is a bit heavier though, Irish wool knit. THANK YOU! I hope to look as good as you; shoes and all.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 29th February 08, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Gauranga

Alaskan Kilted Guy pretty much nailed the look I'm going for. My sweater is a bit heavier though, Irish wool knit. THANK YOU! I hope to look as good as you; shoes and all.

**Chef** · 29th February 08, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

What he said.

**Mael Coluim** · 29th February 08, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

If you can,assuming you want the more traditional look,wear a pair of brogues,wing tips I think you call them,and the same colour as your sporran etc..The brogues will see you through casual to semi formal, so you will use them a lot.Good luck.

Is this what you had in mind, Jock?

**Larry124** · 29th February 08, 07:45 PM

My preference is for low undecorated leather shoes with a cap toe.

**James MacMillan** · 29th February 08, 09:42 PM

For me the big advantage to the kilt is the comfort.

Wear comfortable shoes to match the rest of your cloths. Simple really.

**Jock Scot** · 1st March 08, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Is this what you had in mind, Jock?

Good lord!You are asking me,sir?Well, I can't see if they are brogues(wing tips?),which set off any kilt really well,but no matter,those shoes are fine.

**Jock Scot** · 1st March 08, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by JRB

A long wing brogue like the Kenmoor from Floorsheim looks awesome with a kilt (and even with a T-shirt and *gasp* jeans). They have a rugged slog through the moors look while still being dressy. Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg like shell cordovan Aldens (worth the $ by the way). I'm going to get a pair when my wallet cools down from all my recent purchases.

Now these brogues are classic!Old Jock would be happy to wear these to, nearly, any function you can think of.Brown of course,if you choose to have a brown sporran and strap.