Hose/Flashes with tall boots?

[Nighthawk]

So many great opinions and some very solid advise. I'm glad I joined this forum, you all are a wonderful resource.

I am close to settling on a decision... Even though I would love to own a pair of 8 button fantasy boots, I'm going to go with the laced up sandal things that I pictured in an earlier post. I have chosen that vendor based on friends recommendations, lifetime warranty and they are supposedly very comfortable.

I'll go bare under the shoes and I wont worry about having a modern kilt. Just as long as don't forget the sunscreen or my goblet, I'll be on my way to having a fun time.

You need a hanger for that goblet? I make some rather nice mug straps! And could you give me a link to the vendor of those mocs? I'd like a pair, myself.

Apologies all_left off the part on the original question. Gotta stop posting while cooking supper.

If you're gonna have the tall boots, as observed, no need for flashes with the Son of Sandlar boots, as they are probably tight enough to keep hose up. If a looser boot, ties hidden as much as practical. The "Gaelles" are definitely more appropriate for the period flavor. If your character is a gentleman of the clan, more leeway, but the common kind of guy would mostly have made
his own very like the picture. And most likely have been bare-legged, if not
completely barefoot.

Nighthawk, if those pants aren't mainstream, does that mean I can't wear the three pair in my closet any more? And are you saying the kilt IS, or IS NOT mainstream? I dassn't be seen in anything not comfortably in the mainstream,
whatever would become of me? It would likely go on my PERMANENT RECORD.

Yes, if you're a gentleman of the clan, you would be wearing a nice pair of buckle brogues. And you have three of those goofy looking pants that you wear on a regular basis? What the heck is wrong with you? Just kidding. If you're comfy, then hey- why the heck not? I'm saying the kilt is deffinately not mainstream, but the historical style, like the box pleated kilt and the great kilt, even less so. Those are the ones most appropriate for costume type wear. In fact, I got a 5 yard PV box pleated kilt with the intention of using it primarily for costume wear. It's not strictly 1690's, but it maintains the illusion, and is more appropriate to the Colorado desert in the middle of summer than a heavy wool great kilt- or wee kilt, for that matter!

[Zardoz]

So many great opinions and some very solid advise. I'm glad I joined this forum, you all are a wonderful resource.

I am close to settling on a decision... Even though I would love to own a pair of 8 button fantasy boots, I'm going to go with the laced up sandal things that I pictured in an earlier post. I have chosen that vendor based on friends recommendations, lifetime warranty and they are supposedly very comfortable.

I'll go bare under the shoes and I wont worry about having a modern kilt. Just as long as don't forget the sunscreen or my goblet, I'll be on my way to having a fun time.

Good choice, I think you'll find the low shoes more comfortable in the long run. And the Native Earth ones you pictured are some of the best.

I have a really nice pair of "fantasy ghillies" that are one of 3 or 4 prototype pairs made by a member here, but he never started production on them;

Too bad, because they are some really nice, comfy and durable faire shoes.
I do wear socks with them though, it's easier on the feet and the shoes IMO.

[Droid]

You need a hanger for that goblet? I make some rather nice mug straps! And could you give me a link to the vendor of those mocs? I'd like a pair, myself.



Yes, if you're a gentleman of the clan, you would be wearing a nice pair of buckle brogues. And you have three of those goofy looking pants that you wear on a regular basis? What the heck is wrong with you? Just kidding. If you're comfy, then hey- why the heck not? I'm saying the kilt is deffinately not mainstream, but the historical style, like the box pleated kilt and the great kilt, even less so. Those are the ones most appropriate for costume type wear. In fact, I got a 5 yard PV box pleated kilt with the intention of using it primarily for costume wear. It's not strictly 1690's, but it maintains the illusion, and is more appropriate to the Colorado desert in the middle of summer than a heavy wool great kilt- or wee kilt, for that matter!

Here is the link to Native Earth:
https://oldesoles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=

And, Nighthawk, please send me info about your mug straps. A PM with pictures would be great! Right now I'm just using a piece of string.

[Tobus]

These are the Son of Sandlar boots I wear to faire and sometimes out kilting:


While not at all historically accurate, they are extremely comfortable, and amazing at traversing the very rocky and uneven terrain of my local faire. They are a widely popular boot and great to work in. They also have a very distinct "Renn Faire" look. The brass World Tree buttons also sold me a bit

I bought my wife a pair of Son of Sandlar boots last year at the Texas Renaissance Festival, and they are VERY well made boots. Good quality leather, excellent construction, and a distinct style. She wears them a lot even with pants (tall boots are in style with women these days).

I'm thinking about getting a pair myself. In fact, I would have gotten a pair at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival last weekend if they had had that style there.

These boots go all the way up to the knee, so tall socks or kilt hose are in order. No flashes, though, as the lacing of the boot is plenty for holding them up.

What I might do as an alternative to spending that much money on a pair of boots is make myself a pair of leather lace-up gaiters (based on my WWII US Army leggings) that achieve the same effect. I figure I can even make them with buttons/conchos for the lacing for a similar look to the Son of Sandlar boots, and just wear them over any old pair of black shoes or low boots.

Doing it this way, I can either make them tall like the boots, or make them shorter like spats, where I can still wear kilt hose and flashes/garters above them.