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[toadinakilt]

Man, seems like I never get on here anymore.

A friend of mine made me a wonderful X-Kilt out of black denim, and it looks great... but I don't like it with tall socks. I'd prefer some kind of boots. I remember about 3 years ago I met a guy who regularly wore a black UK (which is kinda what my X-Kilt looks like) and he had these lace up boots that went up to about an inch under his knee-cap. They were kinda medieval I guess, but the ones on Kilts-N-Stuff don't look quite like what I remember.

Anywho, if anybody has suggestions for renaissance or medieval boots that would look good with a kilt, please post. I'd like to get them in black. As an aside, has anybody tried those pirate type boots that fold over at the top? I've only ever seen them paired with p*nts, so I have no idea whether that fold would look incredibly stupid or not.

And no, I don't believe that it's ALL a matter of personal preference. Some things don't look good on anybody...

[Clockwork John]

Tall Doc Martens look pretty good with a kilt... but then again, I am a punk, and my opinion is a bit biased...

[MacHummel]

I'm with Crusty on this one I'm an old school punk and I always wear my docs with my kilts eight hole Docs in my opinion go best. My favourite colours is Oxblood, black, or saddle worn brown.

[The Wizard of BC]

Give these guys a try.

http://www.medievalmoccasins.com/kiltLinks.html

[Clockwork John]

I'm with Crusty on this one I'm an old school punk and I always wear my docs with my kilts eight hole Docs in my opinion go best. My favourite colours is Oxblood, black, or saddle worn brown.

I always wear my 10 hole capped Docs.

Man, I'd love to get a pair of 14 hole steel-toed oxbloods... some day...

[JRB]

I have a pair of low cut Sodhoppers that I couldn't be more happy with. Paul will customize your boots for you in almost any way you want and they fit like they were made just for you because they are! His prices can't be beaten for this kind of moccasin as well.

http://www.sodhoppers.com/

This is the only picture I could find on his site that showed tall black boots. He offers several kinds of soles.

[Malachi]

I have a pair of low cut Sodhoppers that I couldn't be more happy with. Paul will customize your boots for you in almost any way you want and they fit like they were made just for you because they are! His prices can't be beaten for this kind of moccasin as well.

http://www.sodhoppers.com/

This is the only picture I could find on his site that showed tall black boots. He offers several kinds of soles.

Just for some perspective, I have owned a pair of Sodhoppers and they are the absolute worst custom made moccs that I have owned. There is a reason they are the cheapest you can find.

[Caradoc]

Just for some perspective, I have owned a pair of Sodhoppers and they are the absolute worst custom made moccs that I have owned. There is a reason they are the cheapest you can find.

Odd. When was this?

I've got a pair of SodHoppers that are a little over twelve years old now, and they're still in perfect condition (they've been resoled once, and they're on their second set of laces, but both of those problems are entirely my fault.)

Paul was incredibly friendly and responsive both times I've communicated with him.

[JRB]

Just for some perspective, I have owned a pair of Sodhoppers and they are the absolute worst custom made moccs that I have owned. There is a reason they are the cheapest you can find.

I'm sorry you had a bad experience with your moccasins. I've had my Sodhoppers for just over 4 years and have worn them hiking on many occasions. Mine are super comfortable and extremely well put together. I tried on similar moccasins from a few other makers, including Catskill Mountain Moccasins, and decided to go with the Sodhoppers because I could find no advantage (in quality or comfort) to any of the more expensive companies' products. Plus, there was a 6 month wait for Catskil Mountain Moccasins and they were going to cost twice as much.

[Malachi]

I bought my sodhoppers over 8 or 9 years ago, they are black buffalo with natural elk trim. The sole is vibram lug. I have worn them hunting, hiking, and for historical reenacting while in costume. Everytime that I wore them, I would end up by the end of the day with very sore feet, especially my toes. The toe of the boot tapers too much over my toes restricting their movement. The only other major issue with the moccs is that while they are about mid calf, they tend to sag after wearing them with much activity.

So like I said this is my personal experience with them. Obviously there are those that own them and are very happy with them. I am just not one of them.

On the other hand I absolutely love my Catskill Mountain Moccasins. They are everything that my sodhoppers are not. They were definitely much more expensive, but to me very much worth the added expense.