Ghillie boots

[Jock Scot]

This is different.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386870493630

Personally I would say that they are just boots with brouging on and there is nothing unusual about that. To my mind there is nothing particularly Scottish about them at all.

[OC Richard]

Although personally, I think that I would put the shoes that you have illustrated into the "historical and theatrical" classes.

Exactly so. The Allen Brothers' inventions were certainly theatrical.

And the shoes seen in 17th century and 18th century portraits are historical. Most of the shoes seen in old portraits of men in Highland Dress are the common shoes of the period, and continued to be so up through the present day.

[Jock Scot]

Exactly so. The Allen Brothers' inventions were certainly theatrical.

And the shoes seen in 17th century and 18th century portraits are historical. Most of the shoes seen in old portraits of men in Highland Dress are the common shoes of the period, and continued to be so up through the present day.

Errr not quite. I quite agree with what you say, but, I actually meant historical and theatrical attire for todays wear can look rather OTT or just don't fit the occasion , if we are not careful. Sorry , my fault, for not making myself clear.