With my kilt, I've worn minimal sneakers, derby shoes with broguing, oxfords, and hiking boots (if weather conditions require). Fancy cowboy boots are dressy enough to wear with a suit and tie (if you live in Texas, at least). One problem however (in addition to those called out by Rocky and Eric) is that the cowboy boots are a statement piece, just like a kilt is a statement piece. If you wear multiple statement pieces simultaneously, they end up competing with each other.

I wear flip flops with my sport kilt often in the summer. Especially to the rink to play hockey. Super easy to get changed.

The formal shoes with the buckle and flap are called monkstrap shoes either single or double monkstrap :)

What about brogue boots?

Are you guys familiar with the ITV TV series "Monarch of the Glen" from the early 00s? There's a young dude there who wears a leather biker jacket and combat boots with his kilt. Just saying.

There are about four months between now and Beltane. PLEASE do the USAK Burning Man as a live stream that day!!!!

Regarding your placement of "Saxon Wingtip Brogues", on your Shoe scale, the origin of both this shoe and the Ghillie Brogues are one and the same, (not Saxon and both Scottish). That being said, it is a rather humble origin, of a shoe with perforations, to allow for the drainage of water, while trekking through wetlands. Of further interest, if you look at any pictures of members of the Royal Family, (past and present), and Clan Chiefs at any Highland Gathering, they all wear Classic Wingtip Brogues. You never see them wearing "laces up the leg", Ghillie Brogues. And if for any formal event, you will always see them in Buckles Brogues, (Mary Janes). Rocky, is it the actual style of this shoe that you do not care for, or is it just the feminine reference in the "Mary Jane" nickname? At any rate, my personal opinion with both Classic Wingtips and Gillies, is that they are more on par with each other and maybe with the Classic Wingtip, having a bit of a lead over the Ghillies. You can find a range of affordable to very high end, Classic Wingtip Brogues. Whereas with Ghillie Brogues, not so much and the quality is often not very high. I also find the laces of the Ghillies a bit annoying and uncomfortable on the leg. My personal favorite, that I wear most often, is a very well made, British M.O.D. issue, Highland Brogue, that I was lucky to obtain in army surplus, brand new! Thank you both, for your video on this subject and I would be interested to hear feedback from both Rocky and Eric.

Yes everyone, these two gentlemen know the rule on style & cool.

Medium brown quarter-brogue Balmoral boots for my semi-formal or day wear Dark brown (no brogue) Jodhpur boots when I want to be a touch dressier.

I’ve seen crocs with Tartan patterns on them!

I don't have a go to. I wear combat boots or work boots hiking and working in the garden but I have been known to wear minimalist sandals as well. Eventually I'd like to get knee length swede boots. But I'm an old hippie who spends most of my time hiking or gardening.

I typically wear black, Vasque Sundowners, well polished, with my 5-yard, PV and great kilt. For Burn’s Night, I wear my tweed jacket and waistcoat, 5-yards kilt and black ghillie-brogues. When competing I use a t-shirt, but usually dress up more with a grandfather shirt, turtleneck or collared shirt when wearing a kilt any other time.

I wear black oxfords with my kilts.

Either my military low quarters or knee high side lace up boots, Depending on the function.

What about knee high boots like you see at many ren faires?

I once played a parade in sandals because my gillies were being repaired. As for cowboy boots, I'm a westerner and wear them a lot, but not with a kilt, except as a joke. And what about those fringed buckskin knee boots you often see? Personally, i think they're kind of cool (see "westerner" above) but not necessarily with a kilt. Somewhat mixed feelings here. Possibly a tribute to the often friendly relationship between Highland veterans and Native Americans on the frontier in the 18th century?

I prefer brown over black. 1000 mile boots look better in brown with my tartan. What about moccasins? The original highland shoe. I like my wellington cowboy work boots. Only wear them with amish wool paints under kilt. It was -3 during burns supper.

well, as my daily-wear kilt is a black utility kilt, i typically wear vans in the summer or my iron rangers in the winter. i have fancier shoes, but you can't really get much more fancy than nice leather boots with a utility kilt without looking out-of-balance.

i agree on cowboy boots would like to know period wear

Appreciate all the thoughts on the different footwear, but, one question I'd like answered is what socks or hose to you wear with each? Is it always kilt hose? Or, when wearing something like tennis shoes, do you wear regular socks?

I've worn my boots from when I was in the us army with my us army kilt.

@michaelhyland9216

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your Service.

@propyro85

Жыл бұрын

Your issued boots aren't steel toe or steel shank, are they? All my uniform boots are steel toe, and I suspect the bulky toes end up looking odd.

What about boots like Sons of Sandlars or Catskill Moccasin boots? Would those be considered formal or dressy (and personally look better since they hug the leg unlike the bulky cowboy boots)

I am MUCH more attentive with the highland wear than ever before dressing myself.

For me I've always been a jeans t-shirt kind of person and no I was never very cognizant the way I am now when I was getting dressed. Yes I've had several pairs of cowboy boots I love them but I have to agree I don't think they would work well with a kilt and I have worn my sandals with my black utility Kilt but to answer the direct question if I were getting dressed up to go out for example yes I would pay a little more attention to what I was wearing but somehow The Kilt changes you I am much more aware of what I'm wearing when I'm wearing my kilts.

What about Ghillie Brogue Boots? I've been seeing the Brogue boots that look good.

I’ll be wearing moccasins as casual wear and ghillie brouges for semi to formal, but prefer my mocs

Horse riding boots😂 Today they are shaped after the legs. Is loafers a good choice? Sometimes I thinking about if ancient Roman/Greece sandals may work.

I definitely wear flip-flops if I'm sailing in my kilt. And I can see how y'all from PA might not care for western boots, but oh well. So, barefoot, flip-flops, 10" black work boots, black dress shoes. Maybe cowboy boots to a Scottish Event in Texas

I either wear my dress shoes, motorcycle combat boots or knee high black boots when wearing my kilt I never wear my cowboy boots when I wear my kilt

Since my feet are so wide and I can't buy off the rack all I have are custom made sandals. Would love something else but those sandals are $600 each.

what shoes or boots would be worn for the american west pre 1900

Hi Would you tell me which one is your kilt name in this video? I really would like to buy those kilt colors. Greetings

Question: I notice you gentleman wear a belt with the kilt but I do not see belt loops, is there a reason you do not have belt loops? Myself i would think the loops would be better to hold the belt in place, Thank you in advance

Wearing a kilt in a muddy barnyard in winter? With a heavy winter weight Scottish wool sweater, a will felt hat and elk hide gloves? Me? I'd wear my muck boots to throw out those bales and feed.

Basketballboots go nicely with a kilt. It's a deliberate clash of styles, but it works. Look at fashion at the moment, the less it goes together, the better. Not that I am an avid follower of fashion. But it can be done.

Jesus sandals.... elevated

1:25 Sorry Rocky... another example of box thinking. I can make that work, I believe! Picture black Teva outdoor sandals below a black Utilikilt on a hiking / camping trip.

I have patent leather ghillie brogues I bought in Edinburgh. Favorite though are Alden black cordovan monk straps with brougued cap toe. Not for every budget

I own alot of boots, but as a Texan Im not going to wear my kilt with my boots IF i can help it. my problem is I wear a size 15 boot and thats going to be hard to find in a nice dress shoe

@propyro85

Жыл бұрын

My friend has size 14 EEE, mostly becausehe has a crazy high arch. Shoes that don't cause him pain are almost exclusively custom jobs.

@la_old_salt2241

Жыл бұрын

Hitchcock Wide Shoes

what about Moccasins?

I would think that the classical equestrian style boots would look nice with kilts. Probably because they look more English in style.

My go to shoes are my tennis shoes because that is what I wear to School and at home. But the other shoes that I wear with my kilt which are not my go to shoes are my brown non laced dress shoes, dark blue boots, and hunting boots. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@OhDannyBoy2k

6 ай бұрын

What socks or hose do you wear with the tennis shoes?

LOL FlipFlop/Sandals college dorm wear... You have nor been to a truck stop lately they seem to be the new standard uniform of truck drivers. you see more sandals and flip flops then steel toe boots these days

Texan but DON'T do cowboy boots with kilt. Kilt isnt typical here but on the rare occasion I do I go with practical and black semi gloss. It's just not a frequent enough occasion even though I find a kilt comfortable...but its like my nice suits. I have to build up outfits properly over time and budget. But don't let the best I can do at the moment stop me from trying to look my best with what I have that makes sense in that style. Frankly lucky on the suit side of formal wear. By some weird chance walked into a Thrift shop and walked out with $5K in taylor fit suits for a twin of no kin for around $280 USD. That's unbelievable. Most suits are for short obese office workers. The fact some office worker with expensive tastes matches a construction worker must take a lot of gym time to maintain for him. But good for me. My mother was a seamstress it fits me dead on as well. With only one coat kinda tight in the shoulders as an exception. Kilt and wear is an all new and no second hand purchasing un Texas. So it will take some time to improve it. I don't mind...that's life. 🤷‍♂️

when would wear a tie or a bow tie?

@USAKiltsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

same occasions as would warrant one with a "Saxon" suit really.

So I shouldn’t wear my kimono with my kilt?

@USAKiltsOfficial

6 ай бұрын

No. Please no.

@serpentinesecrets6771

6 ай бұрын

@@USAKiltsOfficial don’t worry I don’t have a kimono and not sure what I want in a first kilt I know I want it casual

Formalities aren't normalities. Scots often went barefoot, and I think a Roman-esque style of strap sandals (flip flops are so plebian) can look good with the rest of the leather, if not a bit of an esoteric clash. I do tend to avoid formal occasions however. Think about the practicality of a kilt tho... wearing shoes you'd always be trying to keep pretty is pretty silly to me. Feet come first, then appearances.

@Riplee

2 жыл бұрын

Comfort is a considerable factor to one's health might I add

@propyro85

Жыл бұрын

I think you're thinking of gladiator sandals, the modern fashion version of Roman caligae (marching boots). Which do have that airy/vented look that sort of reminds me a bit of ghillie brogues a bit.

How about you develop the very first kilt hose with toes and and a sensible built in sole for durability! BAM, retirement is now in sight!

Rock would hate mens white tie shoes, Opera Slippers aka Opera Pumps that are patent leather. They look similar to women's flats with a big black bow. As for the the Buckle Brogues I'd get real Colonial Buckle shoes with brogue leatherwork without that open area that looks Mary Jane like. For casual if you like tall boots 20 hole Dr Martin's work great with a kilt or any Dr Martin boot for that matter works.

Honestly I would put buckle broke at the far end instead of bare feet.

You're right on the cowboy boots. I really wanted to wear my engineer/cowboy boots with my kilt, but it just did not work. Crocs might even be better (ugh I can't believe I said that).

Sad to see y'all shitting on the double monks. I feel like a monkstrap is a nice way to capture the buckle vibes and hit the mildly dressy space.

Ghillie Boots?

@doreenochsnercotter6674

2 жыл бұрын

I would want my guy to wear whatever Sam Heughan wears or would wear. I have seen him in fantastic boots not western boots, his boots look super expensive and with the sock turned down at the top. Love whatever Sam wears but I really dislike his super furry sporran. A LITTLE FUR GOES A LONG WAY FOR ME (looks like it is trying to mimic genital hair).

JK boots!

I have a wide range of footwear for my kilts.... although I have several pairs of western cowboy boots, I would NEVER wear them with a kilt. I think that looks hideous!! In my "Not so humble opinion", I think the only thing that looks worse are flip-flops. I see a lot of sneakers worn at events, and although they are comfy, they do NOT look right with a kilt. My mainstay footwear are what are known as tactical boots. They are rugged yet light as a pair of sneakers, and look fab with a kilt. The other thing that I think looks odd with a kilt, is no socks, or sport socks. I always wear kilt hose, as too much leg exposed, tends to look skirt-like. If it's a real warm day, I remove the flashes and scrunch the kilt hose down around the top of the boots. This tends to still look okay, as it gives bulk around the ankles, looking more rugged.

Our opinion, from a lady's perspective, is that the knee high leather boot looks best because it covers up the man's socks and leg.