How big of a sin is it?

**flairball** · 10th March 06, 07:45 AM

I will be ordering my first kilt real soon, in fact it will probably be today. I have gathered from reading posts here that one should be careful to match the color of ones shoes with the color of ones sporran and Belt. My question is, how agrevious an act is it to wear shoes of another color?
I'm thinking of ordering a SW nightstalker, and a black sporran and belt. The problem is, the only shoes I have that would be appropriate to wear with a kilt are brown. It also helps that these are my most comfortable shoes too. Most likely I will be wearing my kilt with a sweater or some othe type of garment that will hang a bit covering the belt, so only the sporran will be showing. Or, should I choose another tartan, perhaps the hunting McLeod, which will wear better with brown accessories?
Anyways, please advise if the sight of such a thing would cause one to vomit instantly.

**Bob C** · 10th March 06, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by flairball

I will be ordering my first kilt real soon, in fact it will probably be today. I have gathered from reading posts here that one should be careful to match the color of ones shoes with the color of ones sporran and Belt. My question is, how agrevious an act is it to wear shoes of another color?
I'm thinking of ordering a SW nightstalker, and a black sporran and belt. The problem is, the only shoes I have that would be appropriate to wear with a kilt are brown. It also helps that these are my most comfortable shoes too. Most likely I will be wearing my kilt with a sweater or some othe type of garment that will hang a bit covering the belt, so only the sporran will be showing. Or, should I choose another tartan, perhaps the hunting McLeod, which will wear better with brown accessories?
Anyways, please advise if the sight of such a thing would cause one to vomit instantly.

I'm sure I'd be able to keep my lunch down, but the mis-match would be pretty glaring. Go to Payless Shoe Store and spend $20 on some black shoes.

**pdcorlis** · 10th March 06, 08:05 AM

That's exactly what I did - got a pair of their SafeT Step work oxfords - actually very nice leather shoes for the money!

**auld argonian** · 10th March 06, 08:08 AM

You know, I've always seen the SWK Nightstalker as a kind of a warm grey. I've worn brown hikers with it and I don't think it looks WAY out of whack. I think that the sock color can affect this...I have light warm grey and dark olive hose and, again, as unbelievable as it might seem, they don't look so far off the colors of the Nightstalker that it looks odd. The only thing that I have had a problem with is having only a black belt and sporran kit going...I'm working on a very casual brown set...cause what else are you gonna wear with hikers?

Granted I don't go for the perfectly color coordinated look in any of my modes of clothing...Hamish I'm not...I come from a family of male "clothes horses" who have to have everything match but I dislike the overly calculated look of that sort of thing.

So just try a couple of combinations and you'll get something that you feel comfortable in...you, yourself, are probably being more critical than most observers would be. Do, however, go for that SWK Hunting McLeod as soon as you have the opportunity...it is very cool and does go very well with brown accessories.

Best

AA

**Moosehead** · 10th March 06, 08:27 AM

This must be a civvie thing. Mismatched leather, buttons etc. is the norm with the Regiments. Normal "walking out" uniform is black oxfords with brown day sporran. As to metal colour, brass colour buttons are the norm, but buckle colour depends on rank.

So, personally, I wouldn't consider it a big deal.

**UmAnOnion** · 10th March 06, 08:39 AM

This is the Kilted Koppers. We have you surrounded. Step away from the tartan, and keep your hands where we can see them.

Basic rule of thumb IMHO is that all leathers should match. Is it a crime if it doesn't - no but it just looks better if they do. Will anyone call you out for it - probably not but....

If it were an ultra formal affair then matching would be a MUST but in regular everyday life do what you like & be happy with it.

**flairball** · 10th March 06, 08:48 AM

I can see myself buying a second sporran and belt set already so I can properly match. I see myself buying a second kilt to be outfitted for other occassions as well. I haven't even bought my first kilt yet! Damn!.... what have you all done to me?

**mddock58** · 10th March 06, 08:51 AM

Wonderful feeling, isn't it!!!!!????

**Bob C** · 10th March 06, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by flairball

I can see myself buying a second sporran and belt set already so I can properly match. I see myself buying a second kilt to be outfitted for other occassions as well. I haven't even bought my first kilt yet! Damn!.... what have you all done to me?

It's the truth. I have two kilts, with no plans to buy more, but I'm ALWAYS seeing accessories I want.

**UmAnOnion** · 10th March 06, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by flairball

I can see myself buying a second sporran and belt set already so I can properly match. I see myself buying a second kilt to be outfitted for other occassions as well. I haven't even bought my first kilt yet! Damn!.... what have you all done to me?

And now the addiction begins....

{insert evil omnious laugh here}