Formal Buckle Shoes

[longhuntr74]

...and a nice pair of Florsheim brogues...

The words "nice pair" and Florsheim don't belong in the same sentence unless you are referring to a vintage pair made in the 70s (or maybe early 80s). Refer to my somewhat recent thread about my experiences with Florsheim...what a HUGE waste of money these days.

Regarding people's extreme dislike of buckle shoes...it seems a bit over the top...but to each their own I guess.

[GMcNab]

The words "nice pair" and Florsheim don't belong in the same sentence unless you are referring to a vintage pair made in the 70s (or maybe early 80s). Refer to my somewhat reason thread about my experiences with Florsheim...what a HUGE waste of money these days.

Regarding people's extreme dislike of buckle shoes...it seems a bit over the top...but to each their own I guess.

They're a pair made in the early 80's. I got them from a vintage shoe dealer on ebay.

[smacw]

I like the idea of simple brogues and thats what I tend to do. I have a pair of pipers ghillie brogues which are pretty sturdy for tartan day parades etc, but never have taken to the laces.
The buckle thing does kind of cross the line into period costume. But if thats what you are going for, fine.
Prince Charles seems to wear standard brogues with his day wear and Mary Janes for evening. Never got around to investing in MJs and have decided never to as my Alden black cordovan monk straps with perforated cap toe seem to work just fine for most formal or semi-formal occasions.

[longhuntr74]

Never got around to investing in MJs and have decided never to as my Alden black cordovan monk straps with perforated cap toe seem to work just fine for most formal or semi-formal occasions.

Hmmm...I don't know that I would consider a monk strap shoe formal (as they are intended to be on the low side of semi-formal)...but you do bring up a very good point. The right pair of perforated toe tied shoes (with a thin enough sole) could make a very smart evening shoe.