Ren Faire footwear

**Knocko** · 10th August 07, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by acstoon

Anybody have any review/experience/critique regarding these?
http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Highlan...ear/index.html

I have a pair. Looks? I get compliments all the time in my great kilt. They feel great on my feet. But, the downside...not all that waterproof, but they dry quickly; so, even if you are caught in the rain, or otherwise get them wet...it's not really all that uncomfortable. Another downside is, on any terrain other than flat ground, your feet are going to take a beating. Eight hours in them is going to cause your feet to ache. Nothing that a few aspirin won't fix, though; or a bottle of whiskey...

**ChromeScholar** · 10th August 07, 06:31 AM

I've been looking at the Celtic Croft boots as well, if only because of the price.

**James MacMillan** · 11th August 07, 06:19 PM

When is the event? I'm not that far from Arizona.

**Woodsheal** · 12th August 07, 05:03 AM

The closest thing to what the highlanders REALLY wore (in that period):

http://www.arrowmoc.com/pt.html

**MacWage** · 13th August 07, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

The closest thing to what the highlanders REALLY wore (in that period):

http://www.arrowmoc.com/pt.html

THAT's what I'd get!

Otherwise, the Smoke and Fire "Gillie Brogues" pattern works OK too. For the price (usually, about $6), it is workable.

**ChromeScholar** · 10th August 07, 08:02 AM

Foot problems are solved by adding a thicker sole. That I can do.

**Riverkilt** · 11th August 07, 10:50 AM

This old Viking Scot likes Wolverines for the mud.

Here's from 2005 Arizona Ren Faire

Vikings woulda wore Wolverines if they coulda...really, they woulda..

Ron

**ChromeScholar** · 11th August 07, 11:02 AM

Hey! I remember you from that year!

**Riverkilt** · 11th August 07, 11:32 AM

Crack me up. Bought the helmet the moment I saw it, had to have it.

My ancestors come from the Trotternish Peninusla of Skye...gotta have some Viking blood.

Ron

**Mr. MacDougall** · 11th August 07, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

My ancestors come from the Trotternish Peninusla of Skye...gotta have some Viking blood.

As a MacDougall, I know I do... and as an American EuroMutt, I also have some from more direct sources. Recently, I was looking with great desire at a helmet based on the one Thor wears in Marvel comics, with the wings....