Ghillie style shoes

[DWFII]

Interestingly enough there are numerous Scots terms for shoe making tools and techniques which, while obscure today are still recognized. "Yark" or "yerk," "whang" and "fit fang," "pykin awl," "yickie-yeckie" and even an old Scots word for shoemaker--"snob" (or snab).

If nothing else they're fun to say in a broad Scots dialect.

And while I'm at it and we're talking about shoes to wear with a kilt,...

What about buckle shoe such as might have been worn in Jacobean times? Does anyone, or would anyone, wear something similar anywhere outside of a ren-faire?

I've seen some modern interpretations that I thought were quite handsome all by themselves nevermind the Scots association. Something like this:

[Ryan Ross]

Interestingly enough there are numerous Scots terms for shoe making tools and techniques which, while obscure today are still recognized. "Yark" or "yerk," "whang" and "fit fang," "pykin awl," "yickie-yeckie" and even an old Scots word for shoemaker--"snob" (or snab).

If nothing else they're fun to say in a broad Scots dialect.

And while I'm at it and we're talking about shoes to wear with a kilt,...

What about buckle shoe such as might have been worn in Jacobean times? Does anyone, or would anyone, wear something similar anywhere outside of a ren-faire?

I've seen some modern interpretations that I thought were quite handsome all by themselves nevermind the Scots association. Something like this:

If I had a pair of those, I'd wear them for dress occasions, in a heart beat!

[fluter]

If I had a pair of those, I'd wear them for dress occasions, in a heart beat!

DWFII, I think you are hearing the sound of 100 or more Xmarkers salivating. I, and perhaps many of us, would love a pair like this for formal wear.

[billmcc]

I've seen some modern interpretations that I thought were quite handsome all by themselves nevermind the Scots association. Something like this:

I think Hamish has a pair of these shoes for formal wear.

[berserkbishop]

Interestingly enough there are numerous Scots terms for shoe making tools and techniques which, while obscure today are still recognized. "Yark" or "yerk," "whang" and "fit fang," "pykin awl," "yickie-yeckie" and even an old Scots word for shoemaker--"snob" (or snab).

If nothing else they're fun to say in a broad Scots dialect.

And while I'm at it and we're talking about shoes to wear with a kilt,...

What about buckle shoe such as might have been worn in Jacobean times? Does anyone, or would anyone, wear something similar anywhere outside of a ren-faire?

I've seen some modern interpretations that I thought were quite handsome all by themselves nevermind the Scots association. Something like this:

I think those are quite handsome and would be proud to sport a pair. Theres something new to splurge the eventual bonus money on!

BB

[billmcc]

Most forum members are saving their money for their next kilt so custom kilt shoes might not be a big seller around here. However, there is a fair amount of interest in brogue buckle flaps like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=019

Here is a recent thread on the subject: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...t=buckle+shoes

[Jack Daw]

...about shoes to wear with a kilt,...

What about buckle shoe such as might have been worn in Jacobean times? Does anyone, or would anyone, wear something similar anywhere outside of a ren-faire?

I've seen some modern interpretations that I thought were quite handsome all by themselves nevermind the Scots association. Something like this:

I have a similar pair of buckled shoes that I got from Fugawee. So far I have only worn them with my great kilt and other period wear. I had the choice of having them with straight or with right/left lasts. I chose the latter for the sake of comfort. I hadn't thought about wearing thme with more formal attire. That's an idea.

[Robertson]

I have a similar pair of buckled shoes that I got from Fugawee. So far I have only worn them with my great kilt and other period wear. I had the choice of having them with straight or with right/left lasts. I chose the latter for the sake of comfort. I hadn't thought about wearing thme with more formal attire. That's an idea.

Me too, I got a pair from Townsend in straight lasts "for period" I like the
more mod. look I'd try a pair if not too much $$$.$$!!