Saturday 29 October 2016

Style Guide: Ghillies

An open top laced style of ancient origin. Originally probably made from a single piece of leather which was drawn over the top of the foot and laced in place. This prevented their loss in bogs or on difficult terrain. Now associated with Scottish traditional dress and highland dancing. They may also be brogued which is another technique useful when travelling over wet ground.


Reproduction of iron age shoes


Scottish dancing shoes


Ladies gold leather boots c1918


Stylised ladies ghillies with peeptoe c1940


Ankle boots by Rayne 2016


Grey suede heels c2015

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