Ghillie Brogues with Buckles, A La CMcG

[CMcG]

Here you go CMcG, the only full length one that was taken on the night.

Wow, Downunder Kilt, you and your lady really do look smashing! IMHO, your attire is just spot on and you have achieved a great balance between classic, traditional, formal Highland attire and individual flair!

I don't normally like to be such a blatant imitator, but when the result looks that good, I'll make an exception!

Looks like I've a CMcG thread to hunt down...

Is that a regulation doublet? Super alternative to a PC. You both look great!

I agree that a regulation doublet is a very nice alternative to a PC

Here is a link to post #28 in that thread, by which point I finally sorted out the lacing method. You can read the rest of the thread for interest sake or to see work in progress and historical pics
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...910#post997910

Maybe I should write an article for the Tutorial sub-forum...

[English Bloke]

Excellent. Your Lady and you both look smashin'. Sounds like a fun evening out too.

[Downunder Kilt]

Thanks John, had a great time. Usually I find at these type of nights that you get a sparse set meal. Well there was an absolute feast for the main meal with two meats and 10 varieties of salad and veggies. I must say I gave the roast beef a fair going over. Drinks were very moderately priced and the murder mystery was top entertainment. They run about about 16 trips of this type throughout the year and there are only a couple that are not fully booked for the rest of the year.

[Chas]

Excellent pictures - I love these theme trips.

Many years ago, I went on a "murder weekend", where we were encouraged to dress up as a famous detective. There were 10 of us running round all weekend looking like Sherlock Holmes - and all the Dr Watsons were females!

You are are a lucky man in more ways than one.

Regards

Chas

[Mr.Charles Anthony]

Readers;
Let me be the "Voice of Doom" here and ask: Ghille Brouges were made to be laced, to make them fit and function. Buckles were made to close the lachets on a 'normal shoe'(originally the style from Samuel Pepys to about Napoleon B.) So, why would you do BOTH on one pair of shoes? It is rather like tying your sneakers and then looping Velcro thru the strings.
I will allow that circa 2012 Ghille Brogues look very much like a 'normal shoe' but they retain the tie method, and the lacing style on the shoe(and the lack of tounge)but a buckle is- sorry, no other way to say it, redundant.
Am I alone here, on this thought?
As Ever
CSA

[Downunder Kilt]

Yes the buckles on the ghillie brogue are purely decorative, as is the big buckle on bar and buckle brogues (maryjanes) as is the buckle on Glenfinnan dress shoes. I treat it as a bit of individuality or eccentricity. To me it's like wearing a pair of sports shoes with the 3 stripes or a flash, no fuctional purpose but decoration. You could say the same thing about a jewelled sgian dubh or fancy sporran with studs or patterned leather, no functional benefits of the attachments or designs, just for the pleasure of the wearer or viewer.

[CMcG]

Readers;
Let me be the "Voice of Doom" here and ask: Ghille Brouges were made to be laced, to make them fit and function. Buckles were made to close the lachets on a 'normal shoe'(originally the style from Samuel Pepys to about Napoleon B.) So, why would you do BOTH on one pair of shoes? It is rather like tying your sneakers and then looping Velcro thru the strings.
I will allow that circa 2012 Ghille Brogues look very much like a 'normal shoe' but they retain the tie method, and the lacing style on the shoe(and the lack of tounge)but a buckle is- sorry, no other way to say it, redundant.
Am I alone here, on this thought?
As Ever
CSA

You are correct that the style of buckle used on ghillie brogues has no practical functions i.e. there is no mechanism by which to use it as a latch for holding the shoes on. It is not, however, redundant because it is useful for making the shoes look more snazzy

Yes the buckles on the ghillie brogue are purely decorative, as is the big buckle on bar and buckle brogues (maryjanes) as is the buckle on Glenfinnan dress shoes. I treat it as a bit of individuality or eccentricity. To me it's like wearing a pair of sports shoes with the 3 stripes or a flash, no fuctional purpose but decoration. You could say the same thing about a jewelled sgian dubh or fancy sporran with studs or patterned leather, no funtional benefits of the attachments or designs, just for the pleasure of the wearer or viewer.

To illustrate Downunder Kilt's point here is an old catalogue showing two types of buckled Highland evening shoes. The next picture shows how the toe buckle is attached on bar and buckle brogues. As can be seen, it is entirely decorative as well, so buckles on ghillie brogues is not really beyond the pale.

[Mr.Charles Anthony]

CMCG et al Readers;
As to the Buckles/Shoes--" I cry Peckiv" (pardon my Latin)
This is the Reason for the Forum- to learn.
Thus I recant
CSA

[cessna152towser]

" I cry Peckiv" (pardon my Latin)

I think you meant "Peccavi" - "I have sinned", or "I have erred".

[creagdhubh]

Well done!!! Your brogues look very smart, mate.

Cheers,