basic brogues

[NewEnglander]

Hi all-
It's been a while since I've had a chance to post here (planning a wedding, starting up graduate school, etc tend to take up quite a bit of time), but I hope all are well. My formerly trusty kilt shoes (a pair of simple low, brown leather boots) have split a seam and I need to find a replacement. I'm considering a pair of brogues of some sort. NOT the fancy ghillies with the high laces, but something that would be as functional and appropriate out at the pub as over to ma's place for Sunday dinner.
I'm heading up to VT soon for a beer weekend and often wear a kilt for most of the time and would love to get a new pair of shoes in before I head north.
yers aye,
-Eric-

[Ruanaidh]

These are my favorite about town shoes.
http://www.onlineshoes.com/mens-nunn...her-p_id144691

[Bagpipes48]

I'm with you Ruanaidh, a good looking pair of wingtips will work just fine and compliment the kilt.

[Tobus]

Are you going to replace your brown boots with brown brogues, or black ones?

[NewEnglander]

Brown. I like brown leathers for more casual wear. I have some black loafers for more formal occasions.

I'm considering: http://www.zappos.com/product/7829569/color/154053
or
http://www.zappos.com/product/7850983/color/311451

[mookien]

Of the two, I prefer the Nunn Bush. I like the simple style and the Vibram-like lug soles. Whatever you decide, good luck.

[Jock Scot]

I am just wondering, if the soles of the "brogues" that you are thinking of getting are a bit too rustic? Why I ask is this, do you really need 4WD type soles for the needs you have in mind? If you do, then fine, but I do wonder if a slimmer sole with a finer tread might be more versitile and therefore more suitable? Just a thought?

[Oddern]

The Florsheim Gaffney boots are just the type of shoe I'm looking for now that winter is just around the corner with lots of snow and ice. If you don't live in a winterly place, I agree with Jock, I would go for a slimmer sole.
Skål!

[NewEnglander]

Thanks for all the input and advice, gentlemen. It certainly does get wintery up here in New England -- it started last weekend! I'm lucky to have power!

[creagdhubh]

with Highland day attire, all I wear is Loake and stand behind their quality, reputation for good business with their patrons, and variety of shoes - to include all sorts of different brogue styles. I first purchased several pairs of Loake 'brogues' in 2006, and after almost 6 years, they still look brand new. Naturally, I take very good care of them with Loake cedar shoe trees, regular application of wax polish, and allowing them to dry between wearings. They even make an awesome pair of ghillie brogues, and even though I have never been a huge fan of these type of shoes, Loake's version is outstanding - no chunky, disgusting soles with thick heels! Good luck!

Check them out at:

www.loake.co.uk

or

www.pediwear.co.uk

Cheers,