Footwear

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'd go with a leather shoe that matches your outfit. Maybe not a pair of dress shoes per say, but I don't think sneakers would be appropriate either. Here is a pic of me in a outfit similar to what you describe. Just my two cents....

Having read the postings of JockScot, Chef, and McMurdo, Alaskan Kilted Guy has obligingly dashed home and dressed in the fashion you should emulate. Nicely done AKG! Seriously, this is the best casual look going. It's neat and tidy, reasonably traditional, and nobody is going to think you look silly... GO FOR IT!

[JRB]

A long wing brogue like the Kenmoor from Floorsheim looks awesome with a kilt (and even with a T-shirt and *gasp* jeans). They have a rugged slog through the moors look while still being dressy. Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg like shell cordovan Aldens (worth the $ by the way). I'm going to get a pair when my wallet cools down from all my recent purchases.

[Jock Scot]

A long wing brogue like the Kenmoor from Floorsheim looks awesome with a kilt (and even with a T-shirt and *gasp* jeans). They have a rugged slog through the moors look while still being dressy. Plus they don't cost an arm and a leg like shell cordovan Aldens (worth the $ by the way). I'm going to get a pair when my wallet cools down from all my recent purchases.

Now these brogues are classic!Old Jock would be happy to wear these to, nearly, any function you can think of.Brown of course,if you choose to have a brown sporran and strap.

[JRB]

Now these brogues are classic!Old Jock would be happy to wear these to, nearly, any function you can think of.Brown of course,if you choose to have a brown sporran and strap.

I think they look great in brown, too.

[Jack Daw]

Tomorrow I'm venturing out for the first time in my very own kilt (Winter Classic). I've been formally kilted before, at both my brothers weddings, but this is the first time with my own kit. I plan on going out kilted much more often when the opportunity calls but here's my crisis for tomorrow.

I will be wearing a USAK casual in Cameron with a day sporran, kilt pin, hose/flash, sgian dubh, and a wool sweater which will cover my mid section so I won't be wearing a kilt belt (which I don't have yet anyway so that doesn't matter). So I guess you could say that I'll be kindof semi-formal. Meaning that I'm wearing a casual kilt with all the fixins. So here's the big question - what footwear do I wear? Should I wear a formal or dress style shoe? Can I wear sneakers? The whole outfit looks great and I don't want to ruin it buy wearing the wrong shoes.

Before you respond with "wear whatever is most comfortable" you should know that I will be most comfortable in whatever is appropriate and looks proper. I could walk around all day in dress shoes or sneakers and be just as comfortable either way.

Any/all help is appreciated.

A basic rule of thumb, even for casual, is that your leathers should match in color. If you are wearing a brown leather sporran, then so should your kilt belt and shoes.

[Kiltman]

It's not a big issue. Wear what you would if you weren't wearing a kilt.

[Gauranga]

Alaskan Kilted Guy pretty much nailed the look I'm going for. My sweater is a bit heavier though, Irish wool knit. THANK YOU! I hope to look as good as you; shoes and all.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Alaskan Kilted Guy pretty much nailed the look I'm going for. My sweater is a bit heavier though, Irish wool knit. THANK YOU! I hope to look as good as you; shoes and all.

[Chef]

What he said.

[Larry124]

My preference is for low undecorated leather shoes with a cap toe.