Oxfords with kilt

[FossilHunter]

What is it about Ghillie Brogues that some of you find so offensive?..Is it the long laces? I'm sure you can use shorter ones........is it the visibility of the kilt hose between the eyelets?......If you like the hose above the shoes , why not in the shoes? I'm not trying to be facetious about this, but some of you come on like you have dog crap on your shoes if you were to wear them.......I really am curious why such disparaging remarks are made about them......I look forward to reading the serious replies to my query......Thanx in advance

I didn't grow up with them and don't really hate them but I will probably never own a pair simply because they seem (to me) to be a pretty silly piece of footwear. I don't see much sense in a pair of specialized (and expensive if you want good ones) shoes that are really only appropriate for kilted formal wear. I have a pair of good quality, black, wingtips that are both practical as footwear and can be worn with a suit or slacks.