Not a boot, not a brogue, but...

[Woodsheal]

The Sportsman's Guide has a footwear category called "rugged casual" with some interesting styles:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/b...pp=48&ra=false

Happy hunting...!

[Jack Daw]

This is a perfect example of something that's been bothering me. Scots have relegated the kilt only to a very few occasions, and probably because of this, they are very inflexible with regards to the wearing of the kilt for casual situations. Thus it has become a "uniform" of sorts, where only one type of shoe is acceptable!

I am of course not arguing that the Scottish traditions are 'wrong'. Just that they are so inflexible that it's no surprise Scots rarely wear their kilts!

As an American, not steeped in the tradition of authentic Scottish kilt-wearing, and approaching this question from more of an American fashion sense (which may be an oxymoron, I know), I think there are tons of shoes out there that look great for wearing with a kilt in casual/outdoor settings when boots are not necessarily called for.

I've found these to be comfortable and stylish with a kilt. They're not too dressy but they're not too casual either. And with a decent tread, they're great for stomping around at Highland Games, festivals, etc. These are the shoes I was wearing when I got the mysterious "I really like your shoes" comment!

I have a pair of black and a pair of brown Dockers, as you show. They are most comfortable! I do wear them with the kilt.

The point I want to make about boots is that for Highland games, they are a must if it's a bit muddy or dusty. But, as much as I like the looks of Wolverines, the edge of the steel toe has a way of digging into one of my toes that rules them out for me. Timberline hiking boots are comfortable, but I've noticed that it doesn't take them long to lose their shape and look slouchy. Yesterday, I went to the Army Surplus store and purchased some combat boots. I'll see how they do at the Salado Games this weekend.

[Legba]

The Sportsman's Guide has a footwear category called "rugged casual" with some interesting styles:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/b...pp=48&ra=false

Happy hunting...!

I like the looks of these, if they had black.

[Vegan Scot]

I like the looks of these, if they had black.

Or brown even. I was looking at em too but burgundy's tough to coordinate to sometimes.

[lethearen]

My go-to for casual are Clarks Touaregs.



Ultra-casual would be my Docs, but you said no boots ;)