Silly boots question

[Jock Scot]

I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe. I am not a fan of lace up boots, so its either these or wellingtons for my more strenuous country pursuits. I highly recommend them.


With the kilt.

[Taffy Jack]

[QUOTE=Jock Scot;1336337]I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe. I am not a fan of lace up boots, so its either these or wellingtons for my more strenuous country pursuits. I highly recommend them.


Okay, those are fantastic. Thank you... I think. I'm a little afraid to start investigating price and availability, but those are the first sturdy low shoes I've seen in quite some time that look comfortable, handsome, and appropriate for kilted wear in my environment.

Cheers,

Jack

[Lady Grey]

Jock
I'm a little bit in love with those shoes! Sigh I better not go looking for them I don't need more footwear.
However the flap to stop bits of 'stuff' is brilliant, I haven't seen that before. It's rather apt as I went wandering in a paddock on a job site the other day to get a picture with a thistle. I came out covered in clingy, spiky, ouchy 'stuff' and spent a while picking it carefully off my boot laces and pants.
- Only to find the Thistle thread closed

Are the Kilttie & Looger boots Steel Capped?
They are rather fabulous as well (and stop I really don't need more boots or shoes... but I could wear them at work and with kilts that makes it practical doesn't it????)

[JasonMc]

I use these, from Hoggs of Fife regularly, as heavy duty "4wd" shoes and no, the flaps are not an affectation, they are a very useful part of keeping one's feet drier and free of bits of heather and stuff finding their way into the shoe.

Excuse me Jock, but do you remember the model name for this shoe? My online perusal of Hoggs and Fife aren't turning these up.

[Jock Scot]

They are called Hoggs "Hill Shoe".I do know that in recent years Hoggs have slimmed down their range, but I have no idea if the "Hill Shoe" is still available. I have always found Hoggs very approachable so perhaps an inquisitive email to them, might shed some light on the matter?