Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
The brogues in the photo are perfectly acceptable to wear with your kilt.

The easiest way to tell Oxfords and Brogues apart is by the holes, also known as brogue-ing (Sp?). As I understand it men's lace-up shoes come in three basic styles: Bluchers, Oxfords, and Brogues. (The basic difference between Bluchers and Oxfords has to do with the lacing.) Most "classic" Oxfords will have a toe cap, while Bluchers will have a plain toe (but not always-- it's a fashion thing). Some Oxfords will have very elaborate toe caps, and if these are pierced (ie: have holes punched in them) then they are Brogues. Americans also refer to these as Wing Tip Oxfords-- although the classic "wing tip" lacks the holes found in Brogues. Confused? Don't be. But if you are, go into any shoe store (Johnson & Murphy are a good bet in the USA) and ask the salesman to show you samples of each style.
That was an excellent explanation. Thank you. I specifically bought these brogues (the maker calls them Wingtip Oxfords) for wearing not only with my normal office attire but with my kilt as well.