Kilt socks scrunched down or?

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And if you give an answer here, someone will disagree.

That's totally untrue

Should have known better than to mention sneakers. Must add it to my list of things it's just not worth bringing up around here! Not a big deal, I was a little cranky that night and I forgot that some of our membership finds the most ubiquitous footwear in America so plebian.

All I wanted to say, is while boots certainly have their place, I find the pairs I own (at least the ones that are presentable) a bit too warm for my comfort as general wear in the Texas heat.

Relax, Mate. I'm not the kilt police. You're more than welcome to wear whatever makes you happiest. I don't wear trainers for three main reasons:

1) When I do, I feel like Jerry Seinfeld (ie white sneakers and dark trousers)

2) I refuse to buy multiple pairs of $$$ sneakers. The pair I work out in become bio-hazards and are unfit for civilized company (or, in fact, anything living). This would necessitate another pair for actual life.

3) If I'm not kilted and it's warm (>50*f), I'm wearing sandals. A good pair of sandals can last me 4-5 years. Trainers seem to burn out in a season. Since a good pair of sandals costs as much as a decent pair of sneakers ($100), I'm making out like a bandit by NOT wearing sneakers.

Your mileage may vary.