A Modern-Day Duke in Scabal: His Grace the Duke of Argyll

[Kilted Magyar]

Being slightly color blind I wont quibble but "dusty rose" would seem to me to be the appropriate name for the hose color.

[creagdhubh]

Being slightly color blind I wont quibble but "dusty rose" would seem to me to be the appropriate name for the hose color.

That may be so, but the manufacturer of the pink hose colour in question, House of Cheviot, refers to them as 'dusty pink.' Not trying to be overly technical, just saying.

Slainte,

[longhuntr74]

Gutsy way to sit, posing for a kilted portrait.

More than anything, I love the big, chunky cable-knitting on the cuffs of his hose. It's usually far more subtle than that.

I love how wrinkly and worn in those ghillie brogues look in that pic. I'm a sucker for well used and cared for leather!!!

[creagdhubh]

I love how wrinkly and worn in those ghillie brogues look in that pic. I'm a sucker for well used and cared for leather!!!

Me too! And notice they arent the disgusting thick soled, Doc Martin style of ghillies! Haha!

[SlackerDrummer]

Me too! And notice they arent the disgusting thick soled, Doc Martin style of ghillies! Haha!

I understand Jock Scot's dislike of ghillie brogues in general. I understand MoR's dislike of those with chunky soles, including but not limited to(?) those with Dr. Martens type soles. I'm pretty sure Sandy MacLean has expressed a dislike for them as well. And while I appreciate your desire to emulate these knowledgeable and respected gentlemen, you are of a generation that actually wears Doc Martens. They may not be "traditional" in the sense that they weren't worn until recently, but they're shoes. My dad's Vietnam War era combat boots had leather soles. I bet yours didn't, did they? Things change. As a member of a pipe band who has had to walk 5 miles on asphalt on the 4th of July carrying a 20 lb. drum, I consider my Dr. Martens-type ghillie brogues a Godsend. We all have opinions and we're all free to express them, but your constant deprecation of these shoes on this forum is downright insulting.

Sorry. I just had to get that off my chest.

[creagdhubh]

I understand Jock Scot's dislike of ghillie brogues in general. I understand MoR's dislike of those with chunky soles, including but not limited to(?) those with Dr. Martens type soles. I'm pretty sure Sandy MacLean has expressed a dislike for them as well. And while I appreciate your desire to emulate these knowledgeable and respected gentlemen, you are of a generation that actually wears Doc Martens. They may not be "traditional" in the sense that they weren't worn until recently, but they're shoes. My dad's Vietnam War era combat boots had leather soles. I bet yours didn't, did they? Things change. As a member of a pipe band who has had to walk 5 miles on asphalt on the 4th of July carrying a 20 lb. drum, I consider my Dr. Martens-type ghillie brogues a Godsend. We all have opinions and we're all free to express them, but your constant deprecation of these shoes on this forum is downright insulting.

Sorry. I just had to get that off my chest.

Kenneth,

I am glad you were able to get that off of your chest. Perhaps I should have stated with greater detail of the reason(s) why I dislike the Doc Marten style ghillie brogues? Again, the central reason why I do not like them is because of the thickness of the soles and heel - simply not my cup of tea - that's it. I do not think that I was being insulting in any way (were you addessing me personally, or myself, Sandy, Scott, and Jock collectively?) and I firmly believe you are interpreting my opinion in an incorrect manner. I do not recall speaking of Doc Marten style brogues that often before, but I could be wrong.

By no means was I, or ever have, attempted to be negative, condescending, insulting, or argumentative in an unsavoury fashion on this forum, quite the opposite actually. I suppose I will never understand why some members on here seem to possess an almost continuous desire to start a passionate/heated debate over something that is often viewed as being quite superfluous...is it too difficult for peopleto simply 'agree to disagree' and let it be that?

I certainly understand why the Doc Marten style of brogues are suitable and often preferred by pipers and drummers alike, and I completely appreciate and respect that fact. To reiterate, all I was saying was that I am not fond of the styling of Doc Marten brogues, whether they are apart of my generation or not, as the latter does not matter much to me (I've always been a 'one foot in the past' kind of guy). I am more fond of simple black, brown, tan, chestnut, or burnished leather brogues (full or half) with thin, goodyear-welted leather soles, a simple heel with no steel tip and plain laces - in the style of Loake or Allen Edmonds. Of course, these are the style of shoes that many civilians choose to wear with their traditional Highland attire; i.e. - men that are not members of a pipe band or perhaps a solo-piper. To each is own, right?

I sincerely apologise if I have affronted you, or anybody else in regards to my comment of the Doc Marten style brogues, but it is indeed my opinion and my opinion alone.

P.S. - My 'jungle' and 'parachutist' boots had leather soles, but my combat (desert) boots had Vibram soles.

Cheers,

[SlackerDrummer]

Maybe it was the word "disgusting" that threw me off.

It's all good.