Ghillie brogues or "regular" shoes?

[LANCER1562]

For full formal occasions where I would wear a PC, I have a pair of Ghillie brogues. For less formal events where an Argyle or Braemer would be more appropriate, I have a pair of cap toe Oxfords that I keep polished to a high shine.

[ForresterModern]

I like the look of ghillies, always have.I have never seen a brown pair though. Any ideas on wher I could get a pair?

Thanks in advance.

Robby

I got mine on a good sale at HeritageofScotland (yes, the Gold Bros Store) online. Although they are a wee bit stiff uppers, the composite sole is nice and comfy and non slip. And very reasonably priced.

http://www.heritageofscotland.com/Gh...01,product.php

[Heming]

I've worn ghilie brogues (rental) in the past, but haven't thought of buying a pair.

I like buckled pumps for formal wear, but any black, classic shoe works. If I ever buy a pair of shoes especially for kilt wear, they will probably be glenfinnans. Or something like this, where the buckle can be replaced with a less ornate one.

[piperdown]

Thanks for the sites gents...have just added a pair to my wardrobe.

Rob

[Phil]

I have gillie brogues but rarely wear them. For daywear it is ordinary brogues (wingtips) and for formal events it is buckle brogues. So saying I have nothing against gillie brogues as they are a distincively Scottish shoe.

[Lallans]

I like them myself but would be, and was, reluctant to pay regular list for them. However I got an excellent deal on a pair of X-rental Ghillies at the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville ON and wear them to complete the formal/semiformal outfit at events such as weddings and funerals, Burns Night etc- but not at Games or other functions which involve a lot of standing or walking. I prefer to favour my feet over my vanity.

[Scotus]

I prefer the look of a brogue/wingtip or an oxford

Agree. I like ghillie brogues, will defend them, but I don't wear them. I prefer wingtips.

[piperdown]

I prefer to favour my feet over my vanity.

Since I put on a vibram sole for marching in parades, I find mine very comfortable indeed.

[andyfg]

Never had gillie brogues. When formal I wear regular brogues. I have black and brown, both made by Dr. Marten. Had them for years.

[bricelythgoe]

I guess I don't know my shoes. I have not got a clue to any of the vocab used here. Wingtips, brogues (without the ghillie), buckle brogues, etc. Mabey someone could explain it.

I wear a pair of black dress shoes, with no laces. Bought them at payless for 25 dollars. Not the best shoes, but they work for when I need it.

Brice