FOOTWEAR

Boots

Boots, be they ankle, cowboy, hiking or steel toe-capped, are an option, but unless there is a really good reason for doing so (i.e. for some god only knows reason it is a YMCA themed Wedding!) then you should avoid them like the plague. Whilst boots have a place in society, at a Wedding is not one of those places. Even the smartest of ankle boots will force the trousers to ride up a little and affect the overall hang, but that said they can sometimes be used to add a degree of height to the guy wearing them. Like we have already said, boots are an option, but not one we would recommend.

Ghillie Brogues

For those with an interest in Highland Regalia, Ghillie Brogues are an item of footwear worth considering. Also referred to as ‘kilt shoes’ the Ghillie Brogue is a shoe without a tongue that laces up above the ankle and it looks superb when worn with traditional hose (socks). For those who are interested, to fasten them, pull the laces tight, cross them over then twist the lace round three to four times to make a one inch cord. Then, take each end of the cord around the back of the ankle, cross the cords over then bring them back round to the front. Finally, wrap them horizontally around the leg several times (if the length in the laces allows) before tying in a conventional bow. Like normal shoes, the Ghillie Brogue should ideally be worn before the day to allow them to ‘give’ and, of course, be highly polished just before wear on the Big Day itself.