Buckle brogues yes, Ghillie no: Come & have a go if you think you are 'ard enough

[Tim Little]

Personally I have no problem with Ghille Brogues, though I would be inclined to only wear them with a PC.

I appreciate that "buckle brogues"/"mary janes"/etc. are considered traditional formal footwear, but they're not quite to my taste for my own wear. (The same applies for glengarrys, balmorals, Montrose doublets, and the like.)

What would you think of this (in black). I will be tempted if my issue brogues ever wear out:

I do like "monk" shoes, however, and think they shoes above would be just fine for daywear. I wouldn't have a problem with a black pair being worn in lieu of ghillie brogues or any of the aforementioned "buckle" shoes, but I appreciate that this might not be deemed proper by some. I suppose it depends on the level of formality. ("Close, but no cigar?")

I've been considering the following myself, in fact -- the first to be worn with my Braemar, perhaps; the second for more casual wear:

[pastorsteve]

I agree. The first ones are dress and the second ones are more daily wear.

[Leprechaun 91]

Personally I have no problem with Ghille Brogues, though I would be inclined to only wear them with a PC.

I appreciate that "buckle brogues"/"mary janes"/etc. are considered traditional formal footwear, but they're not quite to my taste for my own wear. (The same applies for glengarrys, balmorals, Montrose doublets, and the like.)



I do like "monk" shoes, however, and think they shoes above would be just fine for daywear. I wouldn't have a problem with a black pair being worn in lieu of ghillie brogues or any of the aforementioned "buckle" shoes, but I appreciate that this might not be deemed proper by some. I suppose it depends on the level of formality. ("Close, but no cigar?")



I've been considering the following myself, in fact -- the first to be worn with my Braemar, perhaps; the second for more casual wear:

I own the bottom pair and wear them every week at work. they are quite comfortable and dress up well when I wear a suit. I have not try them with my kilts though. I think they are a little ...bulky? for my tastes.