Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
Well by the looks of them I would just call those Brogues,expensive ones I grant you,With a leather flap that is, as you say detachable.We wear the flaps when out on the moor in August to stop heather seeds etc. getting into the shoe and making life uncomfortable.That is all.I have several pairs of flaps lurking around the house.We used to get the local cobler to make them for us.I have no idea where to get new ones,but HOGGS of FIFE might be worth a try.
Thanks for the information.
One further question: would these be worn on "regular" brogues?
The reason I ask is I have never seen laces worn with them (like the ghillies that lace up ones ankle).
Thanks again.
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