Quote Originally Posted by Bugbear View Post
Ok, here's what I noticed on this one.

"Patent brogues, either lacing or buckling, as illustrated, are most usual, but plain patent court shoes with buckles are sometimes used. (Three styles
of shoes are shown, lowcut loafers with nonfuctional buckles, Ghillies with buckles, and Mary Jane style with buckles.)"


"lowcut loafers with nonfuctional buckles," in 1936.

I'm guessing "plain patent court shoes" are basically evening pumps with buckles instead of bows?
Yes, I think you are correct. I'm attempting to affix a pair of sterling silver, thistle motif buckles to a pair of patent leather pumps from Brooks Brothers now, that only have a bit of grosgrain ribbon (in bows) on the toes. I think they would look superb with diced hose, especially red and white. Wish me luck! HA! Photos will follow.