Originally Posted by
CameronTaylor
I've never liked the looks of those "things", I have a pair of CAT boots that look similar to the ones Hamish has on in his leather kilt pics. Polished up nice and shiny they look good but they're hell to dance in ...
CT -
Hmmmn! Not quite the same thing, Cameron. Ghillies and polished (black) brogues are strictly formal (ie: for wear with a Prince Charlie, doublet or formal jacket). In no way can they form part of a casual outfit.
Boots, such as those you mention, are on the other hand, strictly casual (ie: for wear with folded-down hose, T-Shirts, open-necked shirts, etc.). Boots are workwear, designed for walking, ankle support or for protection - they are not formal wear at all.
Our footwear should always be polished, unless it is of suede or a similar material, and clean.
Dancing in boots?! I did it once, in a comedy demonstration of Highland Dance, but I would never subject a dance partner (nor a dance floor) to the risk of resulting permanent damage!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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