brown Ghillie Brogues

[Scott Gilmore]

Hello all,

Earlier this sumer I came across a post somewhere around here by someone who had been looking for and found (on ebay) some brown ghillie brogues. For some reason, though I spent the last forty minutes searching, I can't find that thread.

Please note that the thread I'm trying to find is not this thread.

The poster was understandably pleased at the quality of the brogues he found for sale on ebay. The image (posted in the thread) of the shoes he was bidding on was nice and clear and showed very nicely finished brown ghillie brogues. I don't recall the price.

I made a mental note to check back with that poster after he'd received the shoes to see if his experience was positive and to get a review of the shoes, but @#%*&-it, I can't find that thread now.

If anyone out there purchased some brown brogues this summer on ebay, could I impose on you for information?

• Did the sale go smoothly?
• Did they look as good in person as they did in the picture? They looked smashing, but if it's like those pictures of the food on the menu, well, sometimes the plate of mush the waitress plops down in front of you can be disappointing, if you know what I mean.
• How did they fit?
• What American size do you normally wear - including width - and what size did you order?
• Did they have leather or cushioned soles?
• Do you still have a link for the shoes? If so, could you post it please?

As I recall, the vendor was in Scotland, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

[O'Neille]

I looked at them on ebay and the poster followed up to see if I got any. Yep it was Angerli. Here is the link http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=brogues
Let us know what you find out. O'Neille

[Scott Gilmore]

Wow, that was fast. Ask and ye shall receive. Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

Sandy, please regale us with a review now that you've had them for a couple of months. Still happy?

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

[O'Neille]

I hope they're still good, I just bid on a pair. I've gotten so much earth toned and brown accessories that I need them now. O'Neille

[Scott Gilmore]

I hope they're still good, I just bid on a pair.

I'm stunned! I expected you to say you caught a cow, killed it bare handed, skinned it, tanned the leather and made a pair of shoes for yourself .... this morning! . ;]

Yeah, I have so much brown gear I find I need a pair too. I like the possibility of semi-formal wear with brown accesories. I think it can be done well with just the right tartan and accessories and you would definitely stand out in even a kilt wearing crowd.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

[O'Neille]

I've put on my SWK weathered Lamont a few times and it was just a little too nice for my casual look and was screaming for brown brogues. My standard brown cap toes just don't have the bulk to do it justice. I think the brown brogues will complement many of my kilts and accessories nicely. O'Neille

[Scott Gilmore]

... I think the brown brogues will complement many of my kilts and accessories nicely. O'Neille

Please post a review and some snap shots when you get them.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

[O'Neille]

So the Tan Brogues are very nice with a composite sole, that was advertised as leather. I have already contacted the seller about this oversight. He has already given me positive feedback, so I doubt he was trying to pull one over on the unsuspecting buyer. I really couldn't tell until I scuffed the soles a bit to take the slick off. The laces are not as substantial as my Gaelic Themes black brogues but the tassels are nicer. The Leather work is precise and the finish is not overly shined. I will put a coat of polish on them tonight and wear them in Minneapolis this week.They are not quite the quality of my Black leather sole brogues, but they are quite serviceable. They are also very comfortable out of the box. The size is right on. A little broader in the ball of the foot and a comfortable arched and padded insole. I had to put orthotic insoles in my dress black brogues for all day wear. These will not have that problem. The composite sole will last longer, so for their intended use I might actually prefer it. I usually only wear my black brogues to dinner or formal events. They were shipped by FedEx and there was no duty imposed. They arrived in one week. I got some other goodies that I'll put it all together in another post tonight. O'Neille

[Andrew Green]

Ahh...
At least I am not the only one obsessing over getting a set of brown brogues! The seller I believe is heritageofscotland-net, and they have a website of the same name. The shoes I think round out to about $80-100 bucks or so U.S. after shipping and all... I think they were 30 some odd Pounds Sterling, then another 15 for shipping... the prices more or less add up to the same on the website through BIN, but they seem to offer more sizes through eBay. I am totally scoping them for a good pair... they appear to be leather soled too, which is nice.

That's a different seller than angerli's thread, but they seem to be the same make. That's my input... just don't buy them out of size 13 UK!

[O'Neille]

I am totally scoping them for a good pair... they appear to be leather soled too, which is nice.

That's a different seller than angerli's thread, but they seem to be the same make. That's my input... just don't buy them out of size 13 UK!

They are the exact same shoe. They are NOT leather soled but that isn't a deal breaker. They are actually much more comfortable than a stiff leather sole. No break in time and better wear time. The price from this vendor is .95 GBP more than my guy.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Quality-Tan-Gh...QQcmdZViewItem