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    Thanks for the replies guys.

    Your answers are jiving with my "gut" feel, particularly the sporran height

    The flashes in particular seemed long [about 3/4 showing] on my legs. This set is 7.5 in. from top to swallow tails which seems to me to be longer.

    Some of my issue with the Brogues is that I usually have to buy a size to a size and a half large to accomidate my wide feet. I knew I was getting the correct size as I have some Singapore specification [aka UK sized] Doc Martins that fit great. I already have Dr Scholls in them and may add some "stuff" in the toe to push my foot into the heel. BTW these are "piper" brogues so I can do more hiking and walking in them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cerebite View Post
    Some of my issue with the Brogues is that I usually have to buy a size to a size and a half large to accomidate my wide feet. I knew I was getting the correct size as I have some Singapore specification [aka UK sized] Doc Martins that fit great. I already have Dr Scholls in them and may add some "stuff" in the toe to push my foot into the heel. BTW these are "piper" brogues so I can do more hiking and walking in them.
    Gillie brogues, in my opinion, look like a relic of the Victoria age that should've stayed there. For dressy or formal events I always wear buckled shoes or standard brogues (with tongues).

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    Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
    Gillie brogues, in my opinion, look like a relic of the Victoria age that should've stayed there. For dressy or formal events I always wear buckled shoes or standard brogues (with tongues).
    Well I for one like them!

    But it's one of those things that is down to the personal preference factor.
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