Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
I was, by the way, the individual with whom you had a previous discussion about buckle brogues and, yes, the buckles, where they are positioned, do not interfere with the flexing of the foot in any way. I say that as the owner and wearer of a pair and as such, that fact (as your Constitution so aptly says) is self-evident.
Well I wouldn't say "self-evident." But, since I have never worn a pair, I can't call into question your first-hand experiences. And since you have so graciously identified yourself, let me apologize to you personally...by name, Phil...for questioning your testimony. I did not mean to offend.

I will say this, those who want to express their inner "dandy" are allowed...in most western societies. Some of us, myself included, tend to express what comes natural. I don't like flowery colognes, as an example. I like the smell of leather and tobacco and smoke and the good earth (dirt, in other words). I don't know whether that says to you that I am uncertain of my masculinity or not. I don't feel particularly compelled to question it one way or the other--it is what it is. I'm not a man of many pretensions.

BTW, thanks for coming to the fore...I was actually hoping you would do that...and besides which, it helps bring me just that little bit closer to the magic 500 mark.