I wear sneakers all the time, with whatever kilt I happen to have on. I've met plenty of people who comment about the kilts, but never anyone who tells me I'm wearing the wrong shoes.

When I hike I wear gaiters, to keep stuff out of my shoes. My short gaiters are much like spats. This picture shows them clearly, and is, well, kind of funny (hiker humour)....



You can see the taller gaiters on my friend, who hikes in her skirt. Nothing wrong with that look, either, except they cover up her legs.

Andrew.