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COMMENT(S): Walking on airs
Published: May 20, 2010
Author: ronanmag | (report inappropriate content) |
| I play with SLOT and was interested to see what they'd be like compared to the normal leather ghillie brogues.
I emailed Jeff and had them within a week.
The first shock is the weight - they're featherlight.
Wore them at our first competition in Dungannon last weekend.
Normally,my feet are aching by the time the marchpast comes round and I can't wait to get out of my ghillies but the Ghillators were absolutely fantastic and I'll be using them from now on.
By far,THE most comfortable pair of ghillies I have ever worn.....my feet weren't hot and sweaty in them either,which was a bonus.
The only thing I would say against them is that the laces are a little on the short side.....like myself ;-)
Well done,Jeff.......great product !
I'll be wearing them in Dumbarton this coming weekend too.
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Published: May 13, 2010
Author: Bagpipermann | (report inappropriate content) |
| Plastic shoes? Yikes! Doesn't work for me. Try polishing your leather shoes once in a while. Oh, I dunno, might just help waterproof them a bit....
And another tip. Try not to play in the rain. It isn't good for you, your pipe/drum your uniform, your sound.....(did I miss anything?). |
Published: April 30, 2010
Author: piperjde | (report inappropriate content) |
| The shoe itself is water proof, but clearly there is a big opening at the top where your foot goes in, and the area where the laces are. |
Published: April 30, 2010
Author: BobW | (report inappropriate content) |
| And are they more water repellent/waterproof and than traditional broghues too?
An innovative take on an often overlooked piece of important kit. Although I think Scottish dress can make anyone look smart as a cat style is always preferred to practicality and not much is done to change this despite modern fabric and textile technology. |
Published: April 30, 2010
Author: piperjde | (report inappropriate content) |
| Lornescots, very wonderful insight. I bought a pair of these from mr. Anderson in a pinch because my leather ghillies were coming apart at the seems (not an issue with these), while I prefer the look of a nice leather ghillie I absolutely love my ghillators. I mainly use them for parades and gigs as I am lost in the mix and with a ton of other pipers. The mold has been adjusted since the first run to allow better tightning with out as much worry of ripping through with the laces. As far as the breathing aspect of it.....let me know what pair of Leather ghillies allows your feet to stay nice and dry after a long day. As for the Glasgow Green comment, I would rather have these on that day, so i could simply take them off, dump the water, and start over with nice dry shoes instead of packing up sopping wet ghillies for an overseas flight.
I really think the best part of these is the comfort and price, and if they make them available for kids, I'm not sure what parent won't rather purchase ghillies at $50 a year for 5 or so years during the growth spurts then $100. |
Published: April 29, 2010
Author: BigFerg | (report inappropriate content) |
| "Another complaint is that feet tend to sweat in them as they don't breathe like leather, but we do wear heavy hose, anyway. And one could always use powder or I have heard of some people even drilling holes in the sides of the shoes to allow for ventilation.". They've obviously never been to Glasgow Green | |
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