The brogue that we patronize today was actually used as walking shoes long time ago in Scotland and Ireland. The brogues were made on un-tanned leather. The use of the perforations on the shoes was mainly for drainage. When old men walked hundreds of miles they would encounter bog or wet terrain. Now brogues are not just made for walking but for styling.
Brogues are quite versatile and can be worn on any given occasion. It can be both casual and formal. Brogues come in different styles like full brogue or wingtip, semi-brogue, quarter brogue and longwing brogues.
Wingtips are shoes that have W shape designed on the toe caps. A full brogue has both the W design and perforations. Semi-brogues are shoes that has perforations on the toe caps but with some serration on the end of the toe cap. Semi-brogue usually don’t have the W shape design. The quarter brogues are shoes that have perforations and serration at the edge of the toe cap only. Longwing brogues are shoes that have pointed toe caps with longwings. The wing design runs the whole length of the shoes.
Brogues also come in different styles to choose from. Leather brogues are common while suede brogues are gaining popularity among shoe addicts. It also comes in varying color like black or tan. Today brogues are more appealing and less formal. Printed brogues are quite fancy as well. Colors like blue, green and red are also available. You are not limited to wearing the same old brand new brogues of yesterday.
1. Bronx Distressed Brogues
2. Bertie Braxton Chunky Brogues
3. Rolando Sturlini Smart Leather Brogues
Brogues are usually worn during the colder season but you can still wear them during warm months. Suede brogues are perfect for the summer season since its less formal and lighter. They can become great statement pieces when paired with the perfect outfit.
4. Rolando Sturlini Washed Suede Brogues
5. G Star Eton Chastelain Leather Brogues
6. Ben Sherman Quey Leather Brogues
7. ASOS MARKY Suede Traditional Brogues Purple
8. ASOS MARKY Suede Traditional Brogues Green
9. ASOS MARKY Suede Traditional Brogues White
10. “Script Brogue” Sholab Boot
11. “Harvard” Brogue Boot
12. “Nanny” Brogue Boot
I’d love to know the brand of the brogues to be seen at the top of this entry, the ones in the first picture in green as well as the ones in the second picture in grey and white. they look amazing!