I wear buckles with formal wear, or my Irish kilt.
What are the origins/purpose, etc.
Once upon a time, most men's footwear was buckled, not laced. While no longer necessary to hold the shoe together, buckles are still traditionally worn by many pipers, some folks with formal Highland dress (including regimental mess dress), and some Irish dancers.
OK, so how does that work? Are there buckles that attach to regular lace-up shoes?
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OK, so how does that work? Are there buckles that attach to regular lace-up shoes?
Nowadays buckles are usually strapped to a leather backing with poppers that fix to the shoe. Others may have a strap through them I'm not sure or they may be fixed direct to the shoe.
Originally Posted by Zardoz
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