a shoe accessory in the form of a strip of material to lay between the laces and tongue
Kilties are particularly popular on certain occupational boots such as packer boots and logging boots.
Purposes
- For durability, to protect the tongue from abrasion by the laces.
- For protection, to add additional layers over the insteps.
- For fit, to fill extra space over the insteps of low feet.
Decoration
Kilties may fit entirely under the lacing or extend beyond toward the toe. Any extending part may be cut to a decorative shape or sliced into a fringe.