McIans Footless Hose

[PiobBear]

I hate to be correcting, but those appear to be closer to "currans" (or even closer to the Roman "caligae") than to "brogues."

Quite so; "curran" is probably the better term. In any event, they're preferable to the Birkenstock sandals and Tandy Leather "Apache" moccasin boots I usually see on feet. Do you have any better pics of the one's you're wearing, or some good references?

Here's the one's I used:
Footwear of the Middle Ages
Clan Donnachaidh
Mara Riley's Home Page
Medieval Moccasins

[Caradoc]

Quite so; "curran" is probably the better term. In any event, they're preferable to the Birkenstock sandals and Tandy Leather "Apache" moccasin boots I usually see on feet. Do you have any better pics of the one's you're wearing, or some good references?

My boots, my currans, or my brogues?

I'll see what I can come up with. I'm well aware that my boots aren't accurate to the period, but they're far better than the "Apache" high moccasins that you're talking about. I, too, am less than happy with those.

My brogues are modern ghillie brogues. Not much to see, there.

I should be able to get some pictures of the boots and currans later today.

[PiobBear]

I have to ask any of you who have worn those brogues or moggins or currans or whatever how they feel to wear...I'm sorry but it looks like they would be pretty uncomfortable...if you tighten up the laces enough to keep them on it would cut off your circulation and if they were too loose you would keep losing your shoes. I'm asking this in all seriousness...I'm not trying to be funny, I'm genuinely curious.

My ghillie brogues get a couple of twists in front, a half hitch in back and tied off in front. The laces don't bother be, but the ghillies themselves are damned uncomfortable, especially if you do a lot of walking in them (heaven forbid a parade). Admittedly, my feet are more accustomed to flip-flops than dress brogues.

My currans are tightest at the ankle and top of the calf, just under the knee. They're not tight enough to be at all uncomfortable, and the shoes themselves are soft as slippers.