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    The Chuck Taylor... Brogue?

    While I am a fan of a good pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars and other Converse shoes, I can't say I feel they go well with a kilt.

    Though Converse seems to be working to make them a better match:

    Jack Purcell Brogued Leather Shoe
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    Living where I do, I have seen a good many Chuck T's paired more with modern kilts (Utilikilts in particular), and even a few with tartan kilts.

    Those really aren't a bad looking shoe (IMO). It wouldn't surprise me to see someone pair them with a kilt soon
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    Can you get them with brown laces?

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    I think they'd look better with a sole that wasn't white.

    BTW: They're not Chuck Taylors, they're Jack Purcells (yes, I am THAT guy. )
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    While I am usually very open minded those are just not my cup of tea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cygnus View Post
    While I am a fan of a good pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars and other Converse shoes, I can't say I feel they go well with a kilt.
    Well, I think our Welsh XMarker kiltie, Derek pulls them off rather well, IMHO.

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    I wear red high top chucks with mine. Look fine to me.
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    You know, I actually don't mind those. I think I could see myself wearing them.
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    I really quite like them!
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    I think I'd probably go for them with a black or brown sole. The white just doesn't look quite right, but that's just me.

    Pretty snazzy idea though.
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