Quote Originally Posted by Tim Little View Post
Personally I have no problem with Ghille Brogues, though I would be inclined to only wear them with a PC.

I appreciate that "buckle brogues"/"mary janes"/etc. are considered traditional formal footwear, but they're not quite to my taste for my own wear. (The same applies for glengarrys, balmorals, Montrose doublets, and the like.)



I do like "monk" shoes, however, and think they shoes above would be just fine for daywear. I wouldn't have a problem with a black pair being worn in lieu of ghillie brogues or any of the aforementioned "buckle" shoes, but I appreciate that this might not be deemed proper by some. I suppose it depends on the level of formality. ("Close, but no cigar?")



I've been considering the following myself, in fact -- the first to be worn with my Braemar, perhaps; the second for more casual wear:



I own the bottom pair and wear them every week at work. they are quite comfortable and dress up well when I wear a suit. I have not try them with my kilts though. I think they are a little ...bulky? for my tastes.