Thanks for the replies guys.

Your answers are jiving with my "gut" feel, particularly the sporran height

The flashes in particular seemed long [about 3/4 showing] on my legs. This set is 7.5 in. from top to swallow tails which seems to me to be longer.

Some of my issue with the Brogues is that I usually have to buy a size to a size and a half large to accomidate my wide feet. I knew I was getting the correct size as I have some Singapore specification [aka UK sized] Doc Martins that fit great. I already have Dr Scholls in them and may add some "stuff" in the toe to push my foot into the heel. BTW these are "piper" brogues so I can do more hiking and walking in them.