Longhuntr74 & hospitaller,

If you are looking for regimental/MoD issue brogues perhaps the best place is ebay. Used pair, either with or without hobnails & heel/toe irons, can be found for approx 10-20GBP ($17-$35), but posting form the UK to US will run you approx 20-30GBP due to weight.

Another alternative is to pick up a new pair from one of the regimental or ACF kit shops, but that will cost around 80-110GBP ($140-$170) for the brogues alone. I've come across the odd kilt shop that stocks these here in the US, but be prepared to pay nearly $200 for a new pair!

The soles are all leather and substantial, and if bought used are often double or even triple soled depending upon hobnails or not. Toe and heel irons are standard I believe, and would come included w/ a new pair.

I have 3 pair. They are definately well made to endure the rigours of parade etc and will last a very long time.

Word to the wise though, skip the ones w/ hobnails if you can unless you plan to parade in them often.. they sound great and all, and people will actually turn to look and move out of your way when coming up from behind. But they can be hazardous on concrete/paved inclines, metal coverings/manholes and such, and potentially cause embarassement (or awe) if worn into places w/ smooth/waxed floors such as grocery stores, ie flat on one's back w/ apron & sporran resting on one's chest in front of checkout lanes...

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Christian