Having seen the buckle brogues, (and being a bit of a kilt snob as well), I must say that they really do look good when one is dressed appropiately. And they don't look quite as "Mary Jane-ish" on a kilted gentleman as the shoes alone might look.

My mom never wore anything remotely similar, but my granddaughter does, and she is 9 months old and gorgeous!

I don't own a pair of the brogues--yet--but they're on my 'round tuit list. One day, when my wardrobe is complete, I'll have a pair for those really special occassions.

BTW--as I've stated elsewhere, pop for the Sherrifmuir if you can. The proper fitting Montrose gets pretty tight if you gain any weight at all, and it's hot as a two-dollar pitol.