Shoe possibility

**Standard** · 13th September 10, 08:55 PM

I'd definately wear those. I think they'd look very smart with your kilt, and could be worn with a regular suit as well. Florsheim is definately a brand worth buying, and as MacMillan suggested with the proper care will last for as long as you care to keep wearing them.

**rsvpiper** · 14th September 10, 09:55 AM

I would and have these so has Tobus, these are the same as issued to the Highland regiments and imo are the dogs bits

http://www.sanders-uk.com/products/Braemar----5597B.php

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 14th September 10, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by rsvpiper

I would and have these so has Tobus, these are the same as issued to the Highland regiments and imo are the dogs bits

http://www.sanders-uk.com/products/Braemar----5597B.php

They are also worn by chaplains in HMs forces... oh yes, they are a bitch to bring up to any sort of shine, and are heavy and clunky to wear. As an outdoor shoe (games and pub crawls) they are fine. But as a dress shoe... I, for one, don't think so.

**rsvpiper** · 15th September 10, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

They are also worn by chaplains in HMs forces... oh yes, they are a bitch to bring up to any sort of shine, and are heavy and clunky to wear. As an outdoor shoe (games and pub crawls) they are fine. But as a dress shoe... I, for one, don't think so.

Kiwi polish is the way oh and a good brush

**Ian G** · 15th September 10, 07:29 PM

These were my choice. Very comfortable and look great.

**thescot** · 20th September 10, 08:50 PM

the pair you show are almost identical to a pair I've worn for years by Nunn Bush before they started selling crappy palstic sole shoes. I like the look, the smooth leather takes polish well ( a really good shine is very important for dress), and the thinner sole is not clunky like the brogues.

The only thing I like better is a pair of cap toe dress shoes for multi use. They are always in fashion, and (as I've said before) if you buy a pair in shell cordovan, you'll never wear the uppers out.

**JerseyLawyer** · 20th September 10, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

They are also worn by chaplains in HMs forces... oh yes, they are a bitch to bring up to any sort of shine, and are heavy and clunky to wear. As an outdoor shoe (games and pub crawls) they are fine. But as a dress shoe... I, for one, don't think so.

Agreed. These are more of a daywear or "country" shoe. But not sleek or elegant in the way you'd want for evening. That being said... I'd wear them for, as you said, games or whathave you without much thought.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 22nd September 10, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by ohiopiper

So what is the rabbles' opinion on this shoe? I know ghillies are traditional, but I'd rather spend coin on something that is multi-use, not just when I'm going to be kilted.

http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/17073.html

My current black shoes are a loafer, and would look odd, so I'm not going to consider pairing them with new soon to be new kilt.

This shoe was on sale today 23 SEPT for $69.99 at Macys. Well worth the cost, in my book.