Ghillie style shoes

[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.)

[Good Egg]

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.)

Sorry about this but they look rather like Mrs BuggerAll's army issue shoes, which I insisted on her binnning because they don't look sufficiently lady officer like for a lady officer.

If I saw a gentleman wearing them I would assume that he had made a mistake, because they look too womanly for a chap to be wearing.

[DWFII]

Sorry about this but they look rather like Mrs BuggerAll's army issue shoes, which I insisted on her binnning because they don't look sufficiently lady officer like for a lady officer.

If I saw a gentleman wearing them I would assume that he had made a mistake, because they look too womanly for a chap to be wearing.

If you are referring to the heel...it is almost a direct copy of a style of heel that was popular in the 19th century...sometimes referred to as "military" heel...and definitely for men.

The shoe style itself is known as a "full cut oxford" and is considered one of the more difficult styles to make...certainly the most extravagant of leather.

The cut of the shoes is admittedly a bit high and "choked"--again,as I said in the beginning...my first attempt at that style of shoe. The toe shape is reminiscent of shoes that are commanding prices in excess of $3000.00 all across Europe and the US From London to Paris to NY.

All that said, if I were to make them again (and I will) I would put them on a little lower heel and and refine the toe shape a bit. When I made these I was not even thinking kilts. Didn't even know that I had a Scots heritage.

From a shoemaker's point of view, they leave a lot to be desired but point the way to better things to come.

From a consumer's point of view...it may be as much a matter of personal taste as familiarity with quality shoes.

[berserkbishop]

I think your shoes look grand. That takes a lot of talent! I would be proud to wear them but I dont think I would pair them with a kilt.

BB