Ghillie brogues, yes or no?

[Macman]

I'm actually rather partial to them w. a PC or semi-formal dress, or for piping (aesthetically only). Following Thompson's lead, I feel they clearly don't belong w. "white-tie" dress (Montrose doublet, etc.) when "Mary Jane" type shoes seem more appropriate, nor for casual wear when any good pair of shoes/boots will do nicely.

I'm with Tim. I like them, and for me they have their place as one more thing in the kilted repertoire.