Footwear in a daily setting with the kilt

**GDub** · 19th March 09, 07:32 PM

I LOVE these:

Danner Striker™ II GTX

They feel like you're wearing running shoes--literally! They are super lightweight and very comfortable right out of the box. I've spent many a full day walking around in mine. Great boots, and they go well with a kilt (IMHO, of course).

**raibeart_dubh** · 19th March 09, 07:39 PM

I often wear work boots or hiking boots with my kilts and they look quite dashing and are really comfortable. Really, any style of casual shoe will work. You might check out Sportkilts Cali-Brogues. They are dressy looking but to me also appear to be a comfortable walking shoe. I don't know this for sure as I do not own a pair, but I have been looking at and trying on similar style shoes and they seem quite comfortable for everyday use.

**Mael Coluim** · 19th March 09, 08:25 PM

I find that a pair of Rockport walking shoes work well.

**Woodsheal** · 20th March 09, 01:43 PM

These would be perfect, plus cheap:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=516591

**Laird O'the Cowcaddens** · 20th March 09, 02:08 PM

We Scots are not so concerned about casual dress and footwear. If it is comfortable for the various activities you have planned,then go ahead. A good rule of thumb...wear whit ye hae. Have a good time and take plenty photies.

**Skyelander** · 20th March 09, 02:43 PM

I make frequent trips to Edinburgh. You will be doing a lot of walking, and the Royal Mile is cobblestone. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots. I went out on New Year's Eve all decked out, including ghillies, but after the first pub stop, I returned to my hotel to change shoes and was sure glad the rest of the night that I did. I changed into semi-dress black shoes with good soles, and they looked fine. Besides, everyone is drunk after awhile and everyone looks good then!

**Jock Scot** · 20th March 09, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Skyelander

I make frequent trips to Edinburgh. You will be doing a lot of walking, and the Royal Mile is cobblestone. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots. I went out on New Year's Eve all decked out, including ghillies, but after the first pub stop, I returned to my hotel to change shoes and was sure glad the rest of the night that I did. I changed into semi-dress black shoes with good soles, and they looked fine. Besides, everyone is drunk after awhile and everyone looks good then!

If you are going to go dancing then wear ghillies,if you must. Anything more demanding in terrain will require the ghillies to be left at home(in the dustbin) and good stout walking shoes (brogues) are required and well broken in, at that.

**Laird O'the Cowcaddens** · 20th March 09, 02:56 PM

I have one recommendation.... WELLIES !!! LOL. "If it wissnea fur yer wellies where wid ye be....".

**wyldathart** · 20th March 09, 06:30 PM

Sore feet make for a miserable time. I think the important thing is to keep your feet in good shape. Another idea would be to have at the very least, three pairs of hose. Change hose once a day at minimum, more if possible. If you don't do this kind of walking in general then your feet aren't going to be up to the task for a few days. The drier and happier you keep your feet the better off you'll be.
I think folks will be more friendly with you when your happy, believe me if your feet are in sad shape, folks won't like a grumpy American

Have fun

**Kiltman** · 20th March 09, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Laird O'the Cowcaddens

We Scots are not so concerned about casual dress and footwear. If it is comfortable for the various activities you have planned,then go ahead. A good rule of thumb...wear whit ye hae. Have a good time and take plenty photies.

Sanity is rare for some of us. I wear Keens a lot. They look to me to be contemporary ghillies.