Quote Originally Posted by St. Amish View Post
That was just a stock photo I found on the net. I put it up because it sounded like he maybe just didn't like those ridiculous laces all over his calves.
May I ask where you found that picture of the buckle brogues? A really nice pair of buckle brogues is on my wish list but I haven't seen any that I like as much as those you posted. Most of 'em are too slick and shiny for me. Those look like they'd work for all kinds of different looks.

As for buckle brogues being too formal, I'm not sure when they became relegated only to über-formal affairs. They used to be part of the everyday Highland gentleman's attire, as shown below. I would sure like to see them make a comeback in popularity, along with diced/argyll hose for normal affairs. But that's just me; I love that look.