Ghillie Brogue/Bog Shoe Pattern?

**RedBeard** · 11th May 08, 05:06 AM

try this one it is a neat site with good links

http://www.medievalmoccasins.com/kiltLinks.html

**Woodsheal** · 11th May 08, 05:50 AM

These are overpriced, but the most authentic-looking "production" version:
http://www.arrowmoc.com/pt.html

**cacunn** · 11th May 08, 07:38 AM

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**JS Sanders** · 11th May 08, 08:16 AM

Here're a few illustrations. They can be found here: http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc...OES/SHOE55.HTM .

The styles were believed to be found in Ireland, Scotland, and Scandanavia over an extended period of time.

I'm by-no-means an expert on the subject and gladly would defer to someone of greater knowledge , but these would seem more accurate than the pattern found at Smoke & Fire and the like.

I hope this helps.

Slainte yall,
steve

**Woodsheal** · 11th May 08, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by JS Sanders

Here're a few illustrations. They can be found here: http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc...OES/SHOE55.HTM .

The styles were believed to be found in Ireland, Scotland, and Scandanavia over an extended period of time.

I'm by-no-means an expert on the subject and gladly would defer to someone of greater knowledge , but these would seem more accurate than the pattern found at Smoke & Fire and the like.

I hope this helps.

Slainte yall,
steve

Agreed! I'm not a fan of the Smoke & Fire pattern (having seen the result at many reenactment events

)

The shoe on the upper right looks exactly like the "pucker toe" moc sold by Arrow Moccasin....

**Nighthawk** · 13th May 08, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Or, you can modify a moccasin kit like this (by cutting off the side flaps), to get a pair like those in Steve's photo. The "ghillie brogues" derived from the Smoke and Fire pattern have a multitude of separate "tabs" (which really aren't correct for highland "cuarans"), and which allow in all manner of pebbles and dirt!

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=246

I did that once- it turned out well, and I wore them until they fell apart. Now I have a pair of knee high moccasins that I bought from The Celtic Croft because I have simply gotten too lazy to make my own any more.

**DWFII** · 14th May 08, 07:18 PM

Look here. These are very close and are actually called "ghillies" by real shoemakers. It's not a pattern for your particular foot per se but it will get you there.

**RedBeard** · 19th May 08, 02:59 PM

Hey Caufield. I am going to try to make some of the bog type ghilles. What weight of leather are you thinking about? I am sure you have more knowledge than I. any help would be helpful. I am also thinking about a sgian dubh. Using an old butcher knife, and antler. Again any help would be appreciated.