Ghillie style shoes

[Tattoo Bradley]

You're a cobbler?

[DWFII]

You're a cobbler?

Geez...I hate to do this...I'm not ordinarily a word nazi, but "cobbler?" no. Correctly I am a "cordwainer." Meaning I make boots and/or shoes--full time for the last 35 years..

There has been literally centuries of antagonism between makers (cordwainers) and repairmen (cobblers). Going back to the 12th century at least. Not necessarily fist fights or anything like that but enough so that makers take particular pride in being cordwainers and not being cobblers.

Doc,

Thanks.

[Doc]

<<I am just beginning to get interested in kilts and was recommended by a good friend. I am a bespoke boot and shoemaker from Central Oregon.>>

I think thats a yes. You know...that is so cool.

[Doc]

I think a version based on tho pair in your pic would be very smart looking. It would be nice to have a shoe with those clean lines. I think they would look good dressed up or down.

[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