Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome View Post
You can always think outside the box a bit and shop around at some reenactment suppliers, such as James Townsend & Sons.

They have 18th century style buckle shoes for $90.

You have to attach your own buckle (which they also sell, a few different styles from $20 to $50). And these are made in 18th century fashion, which means they are straight lasted (no difference between right and left).

So I doubt they would be quite as comfy as a modern shoe, but they certainly would have an authentic look and the price is much lower than what you'd pay for a buckle brogue at most Highland dress suppliers.


Thanks for posting that link, Matt.

Actually, those were the shoes I was talking about as the replica shoes. I saw a post that said they were fairly comfortable. I just didn't know if they had an acceptable finnish: glossy.

Perhaps spit shining...