Don't know if this has been posted before...

These aren't really my cup of tea, but I thought some of you might find it interesting. Tom's, known for casual shoes, has introduced a new style of canvas shoe that they call a "brogue". It's a bit of a strange hybrid between a traditional looking leather dress shoe and a canvas casual shoe. It doesn't actually have the holes that really define a brogue, but it does have the wingtip style shape on the upper, along with a strangely angled Oxford style cap on the toe. Two things I really don't like about this shoe is that it has a big logo on the heel (though that can be removed by cutting the stitches out), and it has no defined heel. I can't stand shoes with a completely flat bottom like this, as it really gives it an odd shape. Especially for a shoe that's trying to somewhat emulate a traditional dress shoe.

http://www.toms.com/mens/shoes/brogue/c?view=all

Anyway, even though I don't see myself wanting a pair of these, I thought some of you might find it a good alternative for a more casual daywear look. Not dressy by any stretch of the imagination (don't try polishing these!), but would at least be a nod to a traditional look while still being VERY comfortable for walking around all day at a Highland Games or festival. They even have an elastic tongue strap so it can be worn without laces. Most of the models have a fugly white sole, but there is one model called the "Aviator" that would probably work.

They're priced at $98. Seems a little high for a canvas shoe.