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    Quote Originally Posted by Troglodyte View Post
    They are a generic black brogue - that is, not specifically Highland dress brogues - and have a welted rubber sole.

    If you are looking for 'proper' brogues, check out these - https://stkildastore.com/store/Clear...s/Duke-Brogues - Scotch grain leather uppers and fully-welted leather sole. Others on this forum have bought them and have been delighted.

    A Scotch grain Highland brogue intended for wearing with Highland dress - why would you want anyhthing different..?
    I am a very satisfied owner and wearer of these shoes, and I can attest that they look and feel great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DCampbell16B View Post
    We had a party a few days ago, and I wore this. A bit simpler than some of the previous photos.



    Also, as a note that getting quality does last, the following picture is of my wife and I dated on the back 1987. That is the same kilt and sporran. And I still use the same bonnet, hose and flashes now and again. Although I do have some extenders on the straps now.



    I believe I have shrunk, as I seem to show a little less knee these days...
    Know what you mean by shrinking, I’ve lost 1.5 inches due to age and back surgery. Last surgery they fused my lower four vertebrae.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stickman View Post
    Know what you mean by shrinking, I’ve lost 1.5 inches due to age and back surgery. Last surgery they fused my lower four vertebrae.
    Curious physics going on here...

    For me, the shrinkage occurs within the confine of the wardrobe, as a perfectly fitting kilt and jacket get put away with care after wearing, and then seem to shrink a size before the next outing. What's going on..?

    I think it is all this climate change we're being told about, and strange atmospherics occur in enclosed spaces, like wardrobes. I can't think what else it might be.

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    Blame the farmers! Its all their fault -----this Global warming stuff------ and these days, everything else too!
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Troglodyte View Post
    For me, the shrinkage occurs within the confine of the wardrobe, as a perfectly fitting kilt and jacket get put away with care after wearing, and then seem to shrink a size before the next outing. What's going on..?
    To be honest, there was some shrinkage in the wardrobe on that kilt, at least widthwise. Not showing in the current picture are the "kilt extenders". I can't blame that on Global Warming though. Rather an increase in diet and age. But mostly diet...

    "There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot

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    I'm thinking acid rain...

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    Quote Originally Posted by DCampbell16B View Post
    To be honest, there was some shrinkage in the wardrobe on that kilt, at least widthwise. Not showing in the current picture are the "kilt extenders". I can't blame that on Global Warming though. Rather an increase in diet and age. But mostly diet...

    An amazingly common ailment many of us experience later in life.
    "Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
    Remember the men from whom you are descended.

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    Quote Originally Posted by COScotsman View Post
    An amazingly common ailment many of us experience later in life.
    Exactly so! As I said earlier, "blame the farmers": its all their fault, for producing all that food!

    As seen on the back window on a very muddy and very obviously a farmers truck:-

    "Don't complain about farmers with your mouth full."

    It seems that they can't win!!!!
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    Exactly so! As I said earlier, "blame the farmers": its all their fault, for producing all that food!
    It's the cow farts don't you know.
    Tulach Ard

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    I have to come clean here, just in case an irate farmer member on this website takes me to task, I am a retired farmer and............I know most of the jokes!
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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