Ghillie laces?

[Caradoc]

It is not 'traditional' and was, I believe, introduced as recently as the Victorian era.

Oh, I don't know. The currans I wear as part of the reenactment gear are simple pieces of hide laced onto the foot - and the lacing looks an awful lot like the modern ghillie brogue.

[GlassMan]

I have to admit I can see how the modern ghillie brogues developed out of the older footwear. Personally I like the look of them. But that's just me.