shoe buckle

[thescot]

PHil, you is a wonder and a marvel. And Chef is pretty much dead on; I'd like to be able to dress up a pair of plain black shoes with buckes, although the Mary Janes are tempting.

Thanks, gentlemen.

[Phil]

I do like Hamish's Glenfinnan shoes but at £215 ($430) even I draw the line.

[Nanook]

If I understood the ebay description, they're metal buckles set against patent leather.

They are silver plated metal set against shiny black plastic to slap onto Corfam (high gloss polyurethane coated polyester) shoes.. I'd pass...

[Chef]

I like them as well, but I little to "period" for me.

[Chef]

If I understood the ebay description, they're metal buckles set against patent leather. If the shoes aren't of the same material, the patent may stand out, possibly in a garish way.

Well he could always match them with these:


Or if you really want to turn heads, how about these:


This way the the patent leather will match.

In all seriousness the all black could be a reasonable choice for someone looking for a low cost "formal" shoe, especially if you require a wide size. As for the two-tone...I think a couple of members here could pull it off.

Anyone seen Jamie?

[Nanook]

Louis de Funès style.. If your in central Europe.. small sizes (example 40 = 7 1/2 US / 6 1/2 UK).. but... low price


http://http://www.raeer.com/shopexd.asp?page=&id=16923
(14 EUROs including VAT m + PP]

[Jack Daw]

Until I saw these posted in an earlier thread, I was unaware of their existence. If I understood the ebay description, they're metal buckles set against patent leather. If the shoes aren't of the same material, the patent may stand out, possibly in a garish way.

For formal footwear, I use white bronze buckles mounted on 18th century reproduction shoes - saw something very similar on a gentleman in Scotland.

These shoes are far more preferable to me than Mary Jane's and much better in appearance than ghillie brogues with formal wear.

Slainte yall,
steve

I agree. I have a pair of fugawees. I won't wear the maryjanes.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

If you have a wander through any of those huge antique malls that seem to line most American highways, you will discover that you can pick up shoe buckles all day long for $10-$50 per pair. Most will date from around 1900 through about 1930 and can be easily adapted to fit modern dress shoes.

[JS Sanders]

<< I have a pair of fugawees. >>

And ain't it a bear getting a spit-shine on 'em?

[Chef]

If you have a wander through any of those huge antique malls that seem to line most American highways, you will discover that you can pick up shoe buckles all day long for $10-$50 per pair. Most will date from around 1900 through about 1930 and can be easily adapted to fit modern dress shoes.

True, and they are quite often real silver.