Textured leather shoes

[Sir Didymous]

A while back I was looking for a replacement for my monk strap shoes that I use for walking and business suit equivalent attire. They are still good enough for the dusty paths that I enjoy, but after 14 years of very well maintained use, they are starting to show some age. I have been looking for a suitable replacement for them, but they will have to be monk straps as well. Not because I associate it with my current pairs longevity, but because I have odd shaped feet. They are large and wide at the front, but are narrow near the heel. Think T-rex/duck. Laced shoes look odd because they gap at the end of the laced area near the toe, but are nice and closed up near the ankle.

In my search, I have noticed that exotic leather (or similarly textured) seems to be the "in" thing. I have even found a pair that I like in an ostrich and alligator belly imprinted leather similar to the pair in the attachment. I say similar because I don't have the $999USD to drop on this pair.

But in my mind's eye, the texture just seems off with a kilt. Hence the question: What are some of the opinions regarding textured leather shoes with Highland attire? Any photos would be especially helpful as well.

Thanks.