Boots for Casual Kilting

[parker_db]

That's a nice looking pair of boots. I think I might get a pair in the future.

Well I did buy a pair of these. They are made really well and I do like the boot, however, I have returned them for a refund. They do not make this or many of their boots in any thing wider than a D. I need a EE or EEE. So the searce goes on.

[KiltedSkeleton]

I just got a new pair of hard-toe boots. It offers the same look and protection as steal toes but it's made of a composite material that is far lighter then steal. I also assume they are warmer as you don't have that chunk of steal trying to frostbite your toes.

[Larry124]

For brown casual, I use a well broken-in pair of Chippewa 6-inch (Munson last*) cap toe work boots.
The old adage that “leather over time molds to your foot for a custom fit” is truer for these than for any other footwear that I’ve ever owned.

For black casual, I use an old pair of Altama 6-inch “combat boots”. I think that back in the day they were sold as “USN Deck Boots”.


* From http://history.amedd.army.mil/booksd...evprev/ch7.htm
“…Before 1912, a [US] soldier was issued one pair of shoes which usually did not fit, cramping the toes, deforming the foot, and causing incapacity particularly on marches. To investigate this and reform the conditions, the...Army Shoe Board, formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1908, and directed by Col. (later Brig. Gen.) Edward Lyman Munson, MC (1868-1947) issued its revolutionizing report in 1912. A new pattern of shoe, made on the Munson last was described... This humble measure of comfort was a definite contribution by preventive medicine to the mobility of infantry…”
*From www.unshod.org/pfbc/swintro.htm
”With the exception of the "Munson Last" type of workman's shoe, practically all shoes worn daily by men and women in our Western civilization have little relation to the shape of the human foot."

[vmac3205]

My kilty wears a 6 inch Danner hiking boot with kilt socks that he pushes down to the top of the boot. I don't have a photo, but it is a great look. Fortunately, we're just a few miles from the Danner outlet store where they can be had for a big discount. Heck, one of my staff even named his kid Danner.

[English Bloke]

Heck, one of my staff even named his kid Danner.

Danner boots are good, I like them alot. Not enough to name my child after them though. If I were to call my kids after my favorite things they'd be called Malt, Bitter and Chianti (although not necessarily in that order).

I do Caterpillar Boots meeself, although mine are the same style but made by wrangler and about half the price of proper Cats. Had them a long time before I started wearing a kilt mind... They do work for me though.

Are they traditional casual?

[werewolves]

Just got these for kilting. Worn sword-fighting and Scotch tasting so far:

Caterpillar Endure:

[Carolina Kiltman]

I'll second the avoiding steel toed boots/shoes. I had to wear them for years (a sheet of 3/4" plywood dropped on edge really does a number on the toes!" They can be miserable in both winter and summer.

[Buckskin]

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Highlan...ear/index.html

Take a look at these. I have the tall, brown side lace boots. Takes a little more time to get them on, but worth it. Someone ask me where to get them every time I wear them out.

[McFarkus]

Love my Doc Martens. I've got them in black and brown.

[Finn]

I'm a HUGE Doc Marten fan. Except for Chuck Taylor's, they're all I wear when the snow is under a foot.
However-
For my birthday Wife just bought me a new pair of boots from Majors Surplus & Survival. They are only in the print catalogue, so I can't link you yet.
Called French Ranger Boots, the are very similar to US WWII boots. Rough-out brown leather, leather soles stitched to hard rubber and the band on the top which buckles closed. They were in storage for YEARS. Some dead mold inside the shaft and some white discoloration on the outer leather. Really excellent boots. The leather is easily 1/8" thick. The soles are incredibly comfortable. The leather is unbelievably tough. Worse than breaking in a new pair of Corcorans. I've saddle-soaped them five times. Waiting on Neats Foot Oil now. Great ankle support.
I'll post pics soon.