brown brogues with black sporran

[Liam]

Sean.... The traditional Scots would say that any other than black foot wear is inappropriate. I was told this by my wife' Grandfather the first time I donned a kilt. He didn't give a reason why, but I believe it is a mixture of military regulation, formal wear tradition and possibly that many Scots only had one pair of shoes, and they were black so it to became a tradition. Others here can certainly comment with more authority than I. I consider it one of those "rules" that is much in keeping with with the "regimental" wear, although you are fully on display with brown shoes. Now I personally choose to wear matching leathers, brown, black or tan, although I would consider mixing tan and brown if I had to. I understand the black shoes, brown sporran and belt tradition for day wear, but have never done it. I guess I would find the brown shoes with black sporran and belt ok but a touch different looking. As day wear is by definition more casual, why not wear a pair of black oxfords or loafers? - brogues are by no means necessary. I wore black loafers and they passed muster with Grandpa Jock in 1978, and come to think of it they were paired with a brown sporran (no belt), so I have mixed my leathers.

The shorter answer is if you like it, just do it, and it is very doubtful any one will notice unless you post a picture here on XMarks!
Cheers....