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    I am wondering if all ghillie brogues are styled the same way? By that I mean all of the shoes I have seen have a very traditional rounded toe, quite wide footprint etc. I am looking for something a bit more contemporary and styled similar to my everyday office footwear - squarer in the toe and a more streamlined footprint. Does such a thing exist?

    I am getting married in a month and have a kilt and tweeds made for the occasion - somewhere between day wear and semi-formal when its all put together with the sporran. At the moment I have a pair of Thistle ghillies which just don't cut it style wise for me Any suggestions for alternatives if I can't get 'trendy' ghillies?!

    Thanks all - great forum BTW (its amazing what you find through google!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grantsteve View Post
    I am wondering if all ghillie brogues are styled the same way? By that I mean all of the shoes I have seen have a very traditional rounded toe, quite wide footprint etc. I am looking for something a bit more contemporary and styled similar to my everyday office footwear - squarer in the toe and a more streamlined footprint. Does such a thing exist?

    I am getting married in a month and have a kilt and tweeds made for the occasion - somewhere between day wear and semi-formal when its all put together with the sporran. At the moment I have a pair of Thistle ghillies which just don't cut it style wise for me Any suggestions for alternatives if I can't get 'trendy' ghillies?!

    Thanks all - great forum BTW (its amazing what you find through google!)
    It's possible to find a pair of shoes you like and cut the tongue out, making your own retrofitted ghillies. For the wedding, no one will think ill of you for not wearing long-laced ghillies. A pair of wingtips or oxfords will do just fine. Chances are, no one will even look at your feet. Here's some free advice: whatever shoes you wear, make sure they're comfortable. you'll probabaly be standing a long time, and you don't want sore feet and legs to cast a shadow on the evening.

    And, in conclusion, how about posting something in the "Newbie" section, so we can welcome you properly?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grantsteve View Post
    I am wondering if all ghillie brogues are styled the same way? By that I mean all of the shoes I have seen have a very traditional rounded toe, quite wide footprint etc. I am looking for something a bit more contemporary and styled similar to my everyday office footwear - squarer in the toe and a more streamlined footprint. Does such a thing exist?

    I am getting married in a month and have a kilt and tweeds made for the occasion - somewhere between day wear and semi-formal when its all put together with the sporran. At the moment I have a pair of Thistle ghillies which just don't cut it style wise for me Any suggestions for alternatives if I can't get 'trendy' ghillies?!

    Thanks all - great forum BTW (its amazing what you find through google!)
    "Hoggs of Fife" make a first class black brogue called, I think, "the Carnoustie". They will last for years! I am sure if you Google them all will become clear. Trendy ,well no. Appropriate? Yes.
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    Thanks both - it appears I may be searching for something that doesn't exist. Making my own is an option although I'm not sure I could find a regular brogue that had the elements of a ghillie I like without the bits I don't like ... not that I'm fussy mind

    Don't get me wrong, the Thistle ghillies I have are top quality, very soft leather, well made soles etc - they're just a bit 'clumpy' compared to my normal style

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    I generally would only wear ghillie brogues with Argyll or diced hose on quite a formal occasion - if they worked best with the outfit. Otherwise I have 2 pairs of standard brogues - one rather shiney and the other just plain leather.
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