Brogues

[cerneabbas]

Several threads that I have looked at have posts about Brogues so I thought it might be interesting to have a dedicated thread.
Shoes,boots,Oxfords,Derby,Longwing,full Brogue,semi Brogue,quarter Brogue, leather soled,Dainite sole, Commando sole...or any other type of Brogue.
Which are your favourites ? recommendations ? shops that sell them, what do you wear them with ? how formal can Brogues be ? or how casual ?
Dont worry if your pictures have been on other threads lets get them on this thread.

 

[cerneabbas]

Loake Birkdale in Conker brown fom Loakes 1880 Legacy range,Loakes Bullet last.
Wore them with lightweight wool trousers out to lunch.

 

[Clouseau]

I like Brogues (English and American - Longwings - style, Oxford and Derbies, but i never had Brogue boots) and always had at least one pair in my wardrobe since my youth.
Usually i buy quality ones so they last. Among the first i had i remember Church's in brown suede and Dexter in black grain.
I find them versatile and wear them with Sta-Prest style trousers, wool trousers, suits, and even jeans.
Currently i own 3 pairs:

Church's Burwood, they are at least 35 years old and they are my favourites.

Loake Royals. I own them for 10 years, they are built like a Sherman Tank.

Birkenstock Tatami (in Kangaroo leather). Those are quite original (and not to the taste of all), got them for around 15 years and TBH i don't wear them very often...

 

[Kingstonian]

Hoggs of Fife Kenmore.

Good for weekends away. Easy to dress up or down. Easy walking and light with Dainite sole. Loake join in evidence:-

 

[Kingstonian]

Crockett and Jones ‘Clifford’ handgrade on 337 last with an oak bark tanned channeled sole. Less agricultural brogue than some :-

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

If I wasn’t so scared of sizing issues, I’d already have a pair of trickers. Keep the pictures coming though of all the brogues

 

[Kingstonian]

Trickers Belgrave ‘town shoe’ with channeled sole in 1001 Acorn colour.

Does not work with a navy suit unless you are a clueless footballer.

 

[cerneabbas]

I like Brogues (English and American - Longwings - style, Oxford and Derbies, but i never had Brogue boots) and always had at least one pair in my wardrobe since my youth.
Usually i buy quality ones so they last. Among the first i had i remember Church's in brown suede and Dexter in black grain.
I find them versatile and wear them with Sta-Prest style trousers, wool trousers, suits, and even jeans.
Currently i own 3 pairs:

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Church's Burwood, they are at least 35 years old and they are my favourites.

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Loake Royals. I own them for 10 years, they are built like a Sherman Tank.

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Birkenstock Tatami (in Kangaroo leather). Those are quite original (and not to the taste of all), got them for around 15 years and TBH i don't wear them very often...

A nice collection to wear on different occasions from smart to casual.

 

[cerneabbas]

Hoggs of Fife Kenmore.

Good for weekends away. Easy to dress up or down. Easy walking and light with Dainite sole. Loake join in evidence:-

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I like these and I wish that they would make them again.

 

[cerneabbas]

Some Longwings that I found on Ebay during lockdown,I havent worn them yet .

 

[mak1277]

Suede LWBs from Grant Stone.

 

[cerneabbas]

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Suede LWBs from Grant Stone.

They look good with those trousers.

 

[cerneabbas]

My most recent purchase,I have never had Brogues with Commando soles before and they seem more flexible than I expected,very comfortable.
I dont often wear jeans but I think that these Brogues will be ok with jeans or with trousers.

 

[Kingstonian]

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My most recent purchase,I have never had Brogues with Commando soles before and they seem more flexible than I expected,very comfortable.
I dont often wear jeans but I think that these Brogues will be ok with jeans or with trousers.

The only thing with commando soles is you spend a lot of time removing little pieces of gravel from them - mud too if you use them on open land.

 

[cerneabbas]

The only thing with commando soles is you spend a lot of time removing little pieces of gravel from them - mud too if you use them on open land.

Yes thats the downside with Commando soles they are surprisingly comfortable though, the new Brogues got their first outing today.