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<blockquote data-quote="Horus" data-source="post: 1349770" data-attributes="member: 4288"><p><strong><u>Broguing</u></strong></p><p></p><p>Broguing refers to the decorative punches in some shoes. Shoes with broguing are called brogues. The popular belief is that this originated in Scotland where they had holes in their shoes in order to let water run out while they were in the marshland, but I don't believe this is strictly true. </p><p></p><p>It should be noted that brogued shoes are less formal than non-brogued shoes and in the past they were considered unacceptable in anything except very casual environments. However, things have changed and these days, very few people other than funeral directors, lawyers, Mafia bosses etc work in formal/business environments where brogued shoes are not acceptable. </p><p></p><p>That being said however, you MUST have one pair of plain black capped toe Oxfords, and only buy black brogued shoes if you already own a pair. </p><p></p><p>I'll try to list the different styles in order of what I believe is most formal to least formal. I've shown them in both Oxford and derby styles. Remember oxfords are more formal than derbies and only look good when you wear them with formal clothes. Derbies are more versatile since you can make them work with semi formal or casual clothes. </p><p></p><p><strong>Quarter brogues:</strong></p><p></p><p>As these have the least amount of broguing, with only a line of punches at the cap, they are the most formal of brogues. </p><p><img src="https://d2dzp1iimffyb3.cloudfront.net/scale/catalog/w1000-h1000/h/c/1/c1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.allenedmonds.com/dw/image/v2/AAXI_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-allenedmonds-catalog/default/dw5d789c7e/images/2.1/mens-shoes/boulevard-7484-walnut-angle-web.jpg?sw=2000&sh=2000&sm=fit" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Adelaides:</strong></p><p></p><p>Same broguing as the quarter brogues, with the addition of a line of broguing along the top of the sides. Usually only available as oxfords. </p><p><img src="https://www.carminashoemaker.com/cdnassets/adelaide_shoes_tan_80406_carmina_l-7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Half or semi brogues:</strong></p><p></p><p>The same line of punches at the cap as quarter brogues, but more lines along the sides of the shoe and a decorative medallion on the cap toe. </p><p><img src="https://www.afarleycountryattire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/barker-mirfield-shoes-oxford-semi-brogue-dark-walnut-calf.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://leathersoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mad1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Full brogues or shortwings:</strong></p><p></p><p>The most heavily brogued shoe. Similar to the half brogue, but with the addition of a wingtip at the front. <img src="https://cdn.shoepassion.de/catalog/product/s/h/shoepassion_561_169-base.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.afarleycountryattire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/barker-larry-derby-brogue-cedar-calf-400x400.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>Longwings:</strong></p><p></p><p>The least formal of brogues. Sometimes referred to as gunboats. They've traditionally been very popular in the States, and although for a while they've been considered old man shoes, they are once again very popular. Alden cordovan longwings are legendary. Usually only available as derbies.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0420/0029/products/ALDEN-LONGWING-BLUCHER-COLOR-8-SHELL-CORDOVAN-975-2.jpg?v=1519880831" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Horus, post: 1349770, member: 4288"] [B][U]Broguing[/U][/B] Broguing refers to the decorative punches in some shoes. Shoes with broguing are called brogues. The popular belief is that this originated in Scotland where they had holes in their shoes in order to let water run out while they were in the marshland, but I don't believe this is strictly true. It should be noted that brogued shoes are less formal than non-brogued shoes and in the past they were considered unacceptable in anything except very casual environments. However, things have changed and these days, very few people other than funeral directors, lawyers, Mafia bosses etc work in formal/business environments where brogued shoes are not acceptable. That being said however, you MUST have one pair of plain black capped toe Oxfords, and only buy black brogued shoes if you already own a pair. I'll try to list the different styles in order of what I believe is most formal to least formal. I've shown them in both Oxford and derby styles. Remember oxfords are more formal than derbies and only look good when you wear them with formal clothes. Derbies are more versatile since you can make them work with semi formal or casual clothes. [B]Quarter brogues:[/B] As these have the least amount of broguing, with only a line of punches at the cap, they are the most formal of brogues. [IMG]https://d2dzp1iimffyb3.cloudfront.net/scale/catalog/w1000-h1000/h/c/1/c1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.allenedmonds.com/dw/image/v2/AAXI_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-allenedmonds-catalog/default/dw5d789c7e/images/2.1/mens-shoes/boulevard-7484-walnut-angle-web.jpg?sw=2000&sh=2000&sm=fit[/IMG] [B]Adelaides:[/B] Same broguing as the quarter brogues, with the addition of a line of broguing along the top of the sides. Usually only available as oxfords. [IMG]https://www.carminashoemaker.com/cdnassets/adelaide_shoes_tan_80406_carmina_l-7.jpg[/IMG] [B]Half or semi brogues:[/B] The same line of punches at the cap as quarter brogues, but more lines along the sides of the shoe and a decorative medallion on the cap toe. [IMG]https://www.afarleycountryattire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/barker-mirfield-shoes-oxford-semi-brogue-dark-walnut-calf.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://leathersoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mad1.jpg[/IMG] [B]Full brogues or shortwings:[/B] The most heavily brogued shoe. Similar to the half brogue, but with the addition of a wingtip at the front. [IMG]https://cdn.shoepassion.de/catalog/product/s/h/shoepassion_561_169-base.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.afarleycountryattire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/barker-larry-derby-brogue-cedar-calf-400x400.jpg[/IMG] [B]Longwings:[/B] The least formal of brogues. Sometimes referred to as gunboats. They've traditionally been very popular in the States, and although for a while they've been considered old man shoes, they are once again very popular. Alden cordovan longwings are legendary. Usually only available as derbies. [IMG]https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0420/0029/products/ALDEN-LONGWING-BLUCHER-COLOR-8-SHELL-CORDOVAN-975-2.jpg?v=1519880831[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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