THCD Photo Examples

[SlackerDrummer]

*This is generally the case. I know that one can find photos of Argyll wearing "ghillie brogues" in the daytime, etc., but that doesn't really change what the "norm" is...

Is this the photo you are thinking of?

That brings up an interesting question (for me at least) about this norm. We know from photos and paintings that the ghillie brogue was worn in the past. There are any number of reasons it may have fallen out of favor ranging from the normal change in fashion to larger scale manufacturing and more ready availability of other shoes. So is the ghillie brogue not the norm because it is improper or because it is unnecessary (i.e. most men have another pair of suitable shoes which can be worn with the kilt and other outfits)?

[davidlpope]

That brings up an interesting question (for me at least) about this norm. We know from photos and paintings that the ghillie brogue was worn in the past. There are any number of reasons it may have fallen out of favor ranging from the normal change in fashion to larger scale manufacturing and more ready availability of other shoes. So is the ghillie brogue not the norm because it is improper or because it is unnecessary (i.e. most men have another pair of suitable shoes which can be worn with the kilt and other outfits)?

I think it's because it's been adopted by pipe bands as part of their uniform....

[Cygnus]

I think it's because it's been adopted by pipe bands as part of their uniform....

I don't think it's entirely for that reason - I'd say it's more because the rental shops all push ghillie shoes and cheap white hose as being the traditional Scottish choice (especially for formal wear, which they're not). Because of this, both the ghillie brogues and white hose tend to give the impression of somebody trying to be authentic, as opposed to the real thing.

I think this puts most experienced kilt-wearers off of them, even if they are traditional day-wear shoes.

[SlackerDrummer]

I think it's because it's been adopted by pipe bands as part of their uniform....

If that's the reason, I expect they would have all given up the kilt by now.

P.S. Sorry for hijacking your really excellent thread, David.

[CMcG]

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P.S. Sorry for hijacking your really excellent thread, David.

Yes, *ahem* I believe this was supposed to involve photographs illustrating examples of THCD (see thread title). I'm all for the discussion and debate, but we need pics to support the words, rabble!