Brogues

[Clouseau]

They share the same website,I thought that the difference was the soles ?
A bit odd how some styles are only available with the air sole (Solovair).

Their new air sole is more discreet though. I saw it « in the flesh », not as noticeable as the old DM style.

Yes a two tone brogue why not, but not with this DM sole IMO, not appropriate.
Leather sole only as it is an old style.

 

[cerneabbas]

Their new air sole is more discreet though. I saw it « in the flesh », not as noticeable as the old DM style.

Yes a two tone brogue why not, but not with this DM sole IMO, not appropriate.
Leather sole only as it is an old style.

I am not keen on the Oxford with a DM sole,I think that Oxfords look better with a thinner sole although Barker make one in their Country collection that looks good IMO.

 

[cerneabbas]

A 3 tone Cheaney Avon.

 

[cerneabbas]

Barker Charles

 

[Swampster]

A 3 tone Cheaney Avon.

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They have had these at the Cheaney Factory shop but not to my taste. I really like the Avon though and have some in suede. I am tempted to get another pair in a different leather.

 

[Swampster]

They share the same website,I thought that the difference was the soles ?
A bit odd how some styles are only available with the air sole (Solovair).

Just about all of the branding on the box and shoe is Solovair - it just has NPS and the address on the side of the box.

 

[Swampster]

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Barker Charles

I have a couple of pairs of the similar Albert though the fine grain of the Charles is better.

 

[Luigi_M]

Grenson Albert. Pic is from last february but feet are actually mine.

 

[Luigi_M]

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Barker Charles

Just had a look at Barkers' site. Charles are on sale at £ 265. Few sizes left apparently.

 

[Luigi_M]

So, the real question is: if a shoe has some broguing, is this enough to call it a Brogue?

 

[Kingstonian]

So, the real question is: if a shoe has some broguing, is this enough to call it a Brogue?
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If you get into specifics that is an Adelaide brogue. Take away the U throat and broguing at the back of the shoe and you have a punched cap.

There are brogues, semi brogues, country brogues etc.

 

[vdubiv]

Thank you gentlemen for the answers.
I like a chunky brogue and Solovair has good prices too. They even promise that the price the shoes are labeled is the one you'll actually pay and this, after Brexit, is a real plus for us from the Continent.
My worry is that, being a (wideish) UK10.5, correct sizing would be a bet.
Been looking at these for a long time though ...
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looks like Dr.Martins went bROGUE.

 

[Luigi_M]

If you get into specifics that is an Adelaide brogue. Take away the U throat and broguing at the back of the shoe and you have a punched cap.

There are brogues, semi brogues, country brogues etc.

Fine point.
I was just meaning that, compared with the sturdy Grenson black Brogues, my Alfred Sargent brown Adelaides look like their weak, sissy-like brothers ...

 

[cerneabbas]

Grenson Albert. Pic is from last february but feet are actually mine.
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Very nice and seriously chunky for an Oxford.

 

[cerneabbas]

If you get into specifics that is an Adelaide brogue. Take away the U throat and broguing at the back of the shoe and you have a punched cap.

There are brogues, semi brogues, country brogues etc.

I would agree although sometimes the 'Punched cap' is called a 'quarter Brogue'.