Odd-looking "Desert Boots"

**Vegan Scot** · 27th September 10, 09:01 PM

What says the rabble on these?

They have a different look to them that I can't quite pin down in my mind and I'm not sure how well they would go with kilt-wear. They ARE somewhere in between the nicer day wear brogues I own

and my casual hiking boots,

which is kind of what I'm looking for. Critique? Non-leather suggestions?

**Downunder Kilt** · 27th September 10, 09:16 PM

Bring back memories of my surfing days in the 60's and 70's. I personally don't see them as a kilting boot, but hey, if you like them go for it.
In Australia they were often referred to as br****l creepers (house of ill repute). I don't know why, but older gents always called them that.

**artificer** · 28th September 10, 03:43 AM

I think the ones you've pictured are different because they're cut slightly lower than a standard desert boot.

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Bring back memories of my surfing days in the 60's and 70's. I personally don't see them as a kilting boot, but hey, if you like them go for it.
In Australia they were often referred to as br****l creepers (house of ill repute). I don't know why, but older gents always called them that.

They evolved from the standard British Army Desert boot (Chukkas) from WW2. You can read about the evolution HERE.

I've been shopping for a good pair of chukkas for a while now. They're really comfortable and look great with jeans, cords, or even, possibly, a kilt?

**Mael Coluim** · 28th September 10, 04:26 AM

I purchased a pair of desert boots from Clarks in the sand color, this summer. They were the rage in the 70s, my formative years. George Lennon wore a pair on the album cover of Abbey Road.

My purchase was in mind to wear with my kilts at the Games. As the early fall the fields are rather dry and dusty, so they would fit the bill.

**Lyle1** · 28th September 10, 05:48 AM

They would look at least as good as your casual hiking boots, maybe better.

**Hutch863** · 28th September 10, 06:53 AM

Altama Boot Co.com.

Some six hole chukkas available.

Used to be issued to Navy and Air Force personnel.

I bought a pair for 45.00 American, and that was shipping and all. I love them. Nothing fancy, just good boots.

**2a5t2f7** · 28th September 10, 07:07 AM

I wear these and find them very comfortable. Find at militaryboots.com

**Catdad** · 28th September 10, 07:32 AM

How about checking these boots out: http://bootcampaign.com

I put in an order last night.

**Kornkob** · 30th September 10, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

I purchased a pair of desert boots from Clarks in the sand color, this summer. They were the rage in the 70s, my formative years. George Lennon wore a pair on the album cover of Abbey Road.

IIRC there are 4 people on the cover of that album but neither is 'George Lennon'.

Perhaps George Harrison is who you meant--- Lennon IIRC was wearing a white suit with white shoes.

/edit -- Or perhaps you are a 'Paul Is Dead' guy and think the replacement's name was George Lennon. : ) j/K

**Mael Coluim** · 30th September 10, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Kornkob

IIRC there are 4 people on the cover of that album but neither is 'George Lennon'.

Perhaps George Harrison is who you meant--- Lennon IIRC was wearing a white suit with white shoes.

/edit -- Or perhaps you are a 'Paul Is Dead' guy and think the replacement's name was George Lennon. : ) j/K

Yep, George Harrison is the one I meant. Memory is the third thing to go in the aging process. I don't remember the first two.