"Viking Style" Brouge lacing?

[Ivor]

I’m not sure that tying laces up the calves of my legs would be the most comfortable thing and probably leave red welts afterwards so I can see a practical reason why not. So is there actually just this aspect or is it more to do with being the arbiter of all things kilt-related. I did think that Scottish dress was a free form to an extent but then rigid rules and circumspect views seen here seem to contradict this. As a non-wearer this is only confusing but as someone aspiring to it this seems not only confusing but perhaps even threatening.