A shoe of any other name - still a brouge?

[Heming]

So I see I have the pope on my side. What then is the ethymology of the word "brogue"?I had assumed it was French, but am no expert.

And if I were to wear a Glenfinnan or similarly styled shoe with my kilt, how formal should the rest of the outfit be?

[davidlpope]

So I see I have the pope on my side. What then is the ethymology of the word "brogue"?I had assumed it was French, but am no expert.

And if I were to wear a Glenfinnan or similarly styled shoe with my kilt, how formal should the rest of the outfit be?

Here's what I came across from a random internet dictionary, can't vouch for the validity:

brogue 1 (brg)
n.
1. A heavy shoe of untanned leather, formerly worn in Scotland and Ireland.
2. A strong oxford shoe, usually with ornamental perforations and wing tips.
[Irish and Scottish Gaelic bróg, from Old Irish bróc, shoe, possibly from Old Norse brk, legging, or from Old English brc; see breech.]

As far as to the second question- I've seen Hamish and Matt wearing these in photos with formal attire. I do think this type of shoe, if worn, goes better with a Sherrifmuir, Montrose, or Kenmore doublet than a Prince Charlie...