Ghillie brogues - why the dislike and resentment..?

[FossilHunter]

I wonder how typical this attitude towards different styles of footwear is among contributors here. I have noticed previous controversy concerning shoe types, particularly those described as “Mary Janes” which seems to hint at a certain gender dysphoria in the wearer’s choice. Could this perhaps be at the root of attitudes towards ghillie brogues also and the consequent preference for a fully conventional type of footwear such as Oxfords or Brogues?

My impression is that most find buckle brogues traditional regardless of whether they wear them or not.

I expect that derision towards buckle brogues would not be common among most of the traditionalists I know.

[Jock Scot]

My impression is that most find buckle brogues traditional regardless of whether they wear them or not.

I expect that derision towards buckle brogues would not be common among most of the traditionalists I know.

I quite agree.

I posted these words below on another thread a wee while ago and they are also pertinent and appropriate for this thread too. So in case anyone missed that thread, here is what I wrote( with a few clarifications):-

"I was brought up(1940's) by my large family of experienced kilt wearers who were of the opinion that brogue shoes -----preferably black, but brown would do for the less formal day events --------- were the way to go for kilt day attire. For the more formal events , particularly the evening events, a pair of light(in weight) black Oxfords, or Derby shoes are then the way to go.

Anything else such as ghillie brogues or "Mary Janes" were considered to be unnecessary and frivolous.

Over the many following years I see no reason to change those views. What others choose to do is entirely their affair."

This is a kilt website where polite discussion is encouraged, assorted views are offered and often, very experienced helpful comment and sound advice is given. I have rarely seen advice given with hidden ulterior meanings offered here. Firmly held opinions are most certainly held and voiced on occasion as is right and proper in a discussion. But rarely is there anything sinister contained within those discussions.