Quote Originally Posted by Jack Daw View Post
I have a pair of buckle shoes in 18th C style by Fugawee. They are VERY comfortable, but I would think they would not be appropriate for strictly formal wear (jabot, fly plaid, etc). I thought such shoes were supposed to be in patent leather. Please advise, those in the know.
As long as you have them clean and polished to a good shine they should be perfect. Patent just saves you the trouble.