Quote Originally Posted by Scotus View Post
Sandford:

In general, I think there is a fear in many quarters of XMARKS about looking "effete." This comes from an ignorance of traditional Scottish attire, so I think this is why we get some of the negative reactions we do in regard (especially) to traditional footwear. For some, it's only "manly" if you're wearing boots with scrunched down socks.
As a former Army Office I wear mine with pride, However do understand the military traditionn and respect it.