shoes with a kilt

[Failed God]

I am new to kilt wearing and i was wondering if there are certain shoes that dont go with kilts? i know for dressing up and all you would wear brogues.
I am looking for something to wear with a casual kilt in casual settings like the pub or a parade concert. I'm not planing on attending any black tie affairs any time soon. Also i have not found any brogues that fit my giant size 15wide feet. I like the look of black leather boots with a kilt but im having trouble finding some i like in m size. Is wearing a pair of black skater shoes out of the question? I am just looking for some kind of guidance I don't know if there our certain rules or guidelines in the kilt wearing world that i haven't learned yet?
Like in another thread one poster said to another you shouldn't wear a flat cap with a kilt. I have never heard that before so i do not know if that's a general rule or if he was joking or what. Because i was planning on wearing my flat cap with kilt so I'd like an answer to that to if you could. Sorry if what im trying to say didnt come out right hopefully its clear enough to get some answers and thank you for your answers that im sure are gonna come.

Frank

[Downunder Kilt]

If you are looking for a total traditional look forget about skater shoes and if you mention a flatcap in traditional circles, shudder the thought, you will have to duck pretty fast.

Black oxfords substitute well for brogues. If you are after a casual look, without pretending it is traditional, go for what you feel comfortable in and can afford, that includes the flatcap

All the best in your endeavours

[Failed God]

At the moment i am just looking to dress casual not traditional. Traditional sailed out the window when i ordered my casual kilt to the jean waist and not the true waist (next time im gonna get it at the true waist). As for the flat cap I'll follow the example of Scruffy Wallace and wear the flat cap. And for the shoes I guess anything will work . I'm not even gonna be wearing kilt hose since the ones i have don't fit and i don't have the money for custom Lewis hose.

[Downunder Kilt]

Sounds good to me. Obviously it's your first kilt and I hope you grow to love wearing them. As funds allow I do hope you get more kilts and accessories.

You have now started the long slide to addiction

[Failed God]

Thank you I am happy with my kilt so far and i do plan on getting more. I have a Kilt , a sporran, Kilt Pin, and plan on expanding my accessories soon.

Another question how much am i gonna be looked down upon for wearing a day sporran to a pub or concert at night? Because i only have my Celtic knot day sporran from USA Kilts and need something to carry my wallet and such.

[swampfox]

from what i understand... if someone isnt used to the "kilted" look then they wont notice if you wear a fur sporran with working cantle after 6pm lol meaning wear what you want there are no set rules.

[SlackerDrummer]

"Day sporran" refers to the level of dress. It's only affiliation to actual time of day is in how said time of day effects formality (think morning jacket v. tuxedo v. tailcoat). There is no prohibition on wearing a "day sporran" at night.

[Spartan Tartan]

I, personally, wouldn't think at all. It's a pub! No one's even concerned at that point. A concert like Flogging Molly--I'd NOT wear an expensive dressy sporran myself. In any case, most people will not even know the difference.

No worries. Kilt up!

[Spartan Tartan]

For casual...it's just that. Be comfortable and wear whatever you are confident to wear. As to the flat cap...it is a line along which many battles have been fought and wars that have lasted centuries.

I have seen otherwise traditionally dressed gentlemen with a flat cap... DUCK QUICK!!! Okay, we dodged that barrage of throws.

There is a very good thread of Prince Charles which I believe can be a perfect reference for anything traditional. Keep in mind (and the sentiment will be echoed throughout this forum), the kilt is merely a piece of clothing. Just as shirt, sweater or even <ghast> pants. Wear it in whatever manner you like. If there is an expected dress code, then you might consider what is appropriate...otherwise be comfortable and enjoy.

[robbiethepiper]

In a casual or country setting I see nothing wrong with wearing a flat cap ( unless tartan! ), but why would you want to? The balmoral is inexpensive, comfortable, practical and more "in keeping". Unless formal ( day or evening ), put your feet into anything comfortable for the weather/terrain