As has already been observed, "oxford" can either be the generic term for a shoe with laces or something more specific. A particular kind of shoe with laces that I find to be very elegant is the wholecut- sometimes entirely plain, sometimes perforated a little just to show how plain it is otherwise. The thing that distinguishes a wholecut is that it has been made from one piece of leather and has no seams, save one up the back ( and one to hold the tongue, I expect). To my mind, wholecuts might be too sleek for kilt wear, save very dressy occasionsm where some of the other options would probably do as well or better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charles-Tyrw...item460e337dde


I think a heavier (double) sole is better for most kilted occasions. Again, other than the most formal, sorry for the derailing... Anybody else have an opinion on sole thickness?