Ghillie style shoes

[DWFII]

I am wondering if anyone else (besides me) would be open to wearing a ghillie style shoe that doesn't have all the fancy broguing on it? With maybe a squarish (Jacobite?) toe.

So, it would have the open instep and the tabs for lacing of a Ghillie but otherwise it would be plain. Sort of a harkening back to an era before the piper shoe became so popular but not a ren-faire type shoe...a real shoe, made with methods traditionally used for making high end oxfords, in other words.

Would such a shoe work with a kilt? Would it appeal to kilt-wearers?

[orangehaggis]

Brogues (not Ghillie) have been worn with kilts, at least in the British Army, for quite a long time. I own a pair of MOD pipers brogues in a heavily grained black leather, as well as a pair of Loakes brogues in a smooth leather. These are what I typically wear in dressier situations, the latter being lighter and more comfortable than the former. Buckle brogues are also quite traditional. I've also worn "monk" style buckle shoes and I think they look quite good. You might also look into semi-brogues which only have a little broguing on them. I'm not sure a cap toe oxford would look quite right with a kilt.

From the manufacturer of my MOD brogues (identical, save for a thinner sole and metal hardware)
http://www.sandersshoes.com/shopping...productid=1822

Mark - Ohio

[Dirk Skene]

I'm too rough on my shoes I'd tear up Ghillies anyway.

[Bugbear]

I prefer to wear shoes with the rounded toe rather than the wingtip like the brogues and those types of shoes. Sounds kind of interesting. I think most people would prefer the other style though.

I probably don't know enough about the way shoes are constructed and so on to fully understand what you are trying to ask now that I re-read your question. Sorry.

[The Wizard of BC]

It is my impression that my customers object most strongly with the lack of a tongue and long laces. They usually like the brogueing. Many ask if a wider or square toed brogue is available or if they can get a modern, modified buckle shoe instead of the Ghillie Brogue

[DWFII]

I was thinking about wearing something like this to a wedding in May. But they could be made as a Ghillie too. BTW, these were my first attempt at this style and they are a little too high through the quarters to be stylish (and, of course, the heel is higher than some would prefer.)

[Tattoo Bradley]

You're a cobbler?

[Doc]

<<I am just beginning to get interested in kilts and was recommended by a good friend. I am a bespoke boot and shoemaker from Central Oregon.>>

I think thats a yes. You know...that is so cool.

[DWFII]

You're a cobbler?

Geez...I hate to do this...I'm not ordinarily a word nazi, but "cobbler?" no. Correctly I am a "cordwainer." Meaning I make boots and/or shoes--full time for the last 35 years..

There has been literally centuries of antagonism between makers (cordwainers) and repairmen (cobblers). Going back to the 12th century at least. Not necessarily fist fights or anything like that but enough so that makers take particular pride in being cordwainers and not being cobblers.

Doc,

Thanks.

[Doc]

I think a version based on tho pair in your pic would be very smart looking. It would be nice to have a shoe with those clean lines. I think they would look good dressed up or down.