Looking for a pair of brogues...

[thescot]

. . .I could perhaps be talked into the pebble grain texture. . . .

Tobus, I think you'll find that the pebble grain in not on the cap of the toe, which is smooth leather that will take an awesome shine. However, the pebble grain in the crease will wear better over the years. I suspect you'll be very happy with those shoes.

[Tobus]

Tobus, I think you'll find that the pebble grain in not on the cap of the toe, which is smooth leather that will take an awesome shine. However, the pebble grain in the crease will wear better over the years. I suspect you'll be very happy with those shoes.

Well, it looks like in the picture that it does have the pebble grain at the toe, although probably not as pronounced as the rest of the shoe. Some of the other pictures I've seen, though, do seem to suggest that some of them may have a smooth leather at the toe (maybe they've been polished so much that the grain has been filled in somewhat?).



At any rate, I do like the looks of this shoe and I think I'll be happy with it. The pebble grain ought to hide the crease, as you said, as well as some normal scuffs between polishing. This will be the most I've ever spent on a pair of shoes, so hopefully they'll be long-lasting and comfortable.

acolander, thanks for the link. Lots of cool stuff there. It's definitely going on my favorites list. I may eventually place an order for several items from them, including perhaps a set of their brogues for occasions when I don't want to abuse my expensive shoes.