How big of a sin is it?

[auld argonian]

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]

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.

[jjoseph]

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.

...OR just wear the black kilt with a warm colored shirt and get a brown sporan and brown belt to match the shoes... Black is a neutral. Most browns are warm. Going fancy dress, is like black tie... stick to the rules. But with casual, just match to the degree you would with casual business attire: belt (and sporran) to shoes. The general rule of thumb is that all your leather should match.