kiltie

Shoe with fringe

A kiltie is the fringed leather flap that covers the lacing on certain shoes, especially golf shoes and some styles of oxford.

The flap resembles a tiny kilt, hence the name.

Shoes with this feature are themselves called kilties: He wore brown leather kilties to the country club.

shoe

brogue

Accent or sturdy shoe

tongue · leather · suede · lace-up · derby · tassel · dress shoe · saddle shoe · fringe · moccasin

fringe

tassel

Ornamental hanging cluster

tongue · flap · embellishment · suede · lacing · detailing · ornamentation · flair · craftsmanship · accent

scottish

tartan

Patterned clan fabric

sporran · ceilidh · plaid · thistle · Gaelic · Highland Games · Robert Burns · haggis · Celtic · brooch

golf

saddle shoe

Oxford with contrasting midsection

links · spikes · cleats · leather · lacing · classic · country club · caddie · pro shop · traditional

Opposites
shoe decoration/ornamentation

kiltieplain toe

unadorned · sleek · streamlined · unembellished

Phrases
Family

kilt, kilted, kilties, kilting

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G