[Paul]

Hi guys. I'm a bit broke at the moment but when my cashflow picks back up again I'm hoping to buy myself a new pair of boots for casual-wear with my kilt.
I'm a traditionalist in traditional settings, and I'm not planning to wear the boots in a traditional setting so I'm perhaps looking for something quite contemporary/different.

Standard safety Timberland and Caterpillar boots don't really float my boat. They're comfortable - but I'm looking for something a little higher - around maybe 10-15inches tall. Dark brown and black leather would probably look best universally with all of my kilts, although I'm not sure about how the boot length would look. I havent found much at the moment but I was looking at this selection of boots:

Ugg Rockville - nice boots, although they're expensive and may be a little "low"


Caterpillar Creed - they look pretty solid, but are even lower, like an ankle boot


Doc Marten Airwair - probably about the right height, but look like rigger boots


G-star Chapter - look comfortable, but a little too much like horse riding boots


Any thought/suggestions on what boots would look good with a kilt?
It's been hard for me to find any of these boots in a shop. I'd love to put my kilt on, go out and try them all on - but I'd have to order online and send them back if they're not right...
...so anyone with pictures of them wearing high-ish boots with their kilt would be appreciated!

Thanks!

[Kilted Jeeper]

I'm partial to US Military style jungle boots myself. A decent pair can be had for around $30 at most Military Surplus stores. I have no idea what's available where you are, but I would think you'd still be able to find something similar local to you.

[Sammac]

Utilikilts sells a taller boot but they are a bit pricey.

[English Bloke]

From Transworld surplus

"Best quality leather upper with a nice big chunky, screw effect sole and a steel toe cap. These 20 hole boots stand 40cms (about 16") in height and can be discribed as a `just below the knee boot. Inclusive of heavy duty laces".

Sizes 5 - 12 no half sizes. £65

[Paul]

For some reason I don't like lace-up boots that go past the ankle!

[azwildcat96]

Originally Posted by Paul.

For some reason I don't like lace-up boots that go past the ankle!

Agreed, unless you're a military tank commander. If you're going for a laced style, I like the Dr. Martens 8-eye.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by azwildcat96

Agreed, unless you're a military tank commander. If you're going for a laced style, I like the Dr. Martens 8-eye.

Even then, I don't mind lace boots - but I'd rather wear boots without laces on anything other than my walking boots.