Brogue

As a shoe lover, I tend to buy shoes even when I don't need them. Recently I saw this shoe and I fell in love with it. Am not the usual "pink loving", "girly" lady; I dress to suit my mood; whether boyish, girly (which isnt all the time), rock-chic,......guess thats the reason why I love brogue.



It's called Brogue.

Brogues originally are men's shoes. These shoes originated in the country of Ireland and Scotland during the 19th century. Those days, these shoes were basically worn by the peasants and workers in damp bogs. Brogues typically have the criss cross lacing as well as the perforations on the shoe‘s top or the uppers. It is these perforations or holes that make the shoes unique and different from other kinds of footwear from men. These holes are designed in ‘w’ shape resembling the Oxford shoe. However, these perforations during those days were not meant for style, they had a function. Because of the presence of these holes water could seeping in the shoes could be drained out easily. Nowadays, too you will get these perforations in the uppers but they have no functional usage and are only meant for fashion.

Men’s Brogues have turned out to be the popular most dress shoes in the footwear industry. They are even popular for evening wear as well as corporate wear and complements any type of formal attire. These shoes have a very simple look when compared to the conventional formal shoes. It is the simplicity of these shoes that makes it distinguishable. Originally, the Brogues were made from untanned leather and were available only in brown shade but nowadays tanned leather being used in manufacturing the Brogues, there are many colours for shoe buffs to choose from. So, this means, Brogues being made of high quality leather are comfortable as well as durable and can even be found in different colours suiting your choice.
Because of the increasing demand for the men’s Brogues Shoes, there are several designs available. Some of the popular types of Brogues for men are Brogue Boots, leather Brogues, lace up Brogues, buckle Brogues, Country Brogues and many others. The perforations of these shoes differ from one shoe to the other. These shoes are mainly divided into quarter, half and full brogues depending on the number of perforations or holes available in the shoes. There are also many people who classify the Brogues according to the style like Gibson or Derby and Oxford. These shoes are believed to be a completely different kinds of shoe by many shoe buffs.
The two tone Brogues are in craze among fashionable men. Men love wearing these shoes. You will look daring and be surely be identified in the crowd with these leather shoes on.

So because of the beauty and uniquness of these shoes, women brogues are now being made. From flat shoes to heels which comes in different styles, designs and colours.Brogues now come in a array of heel heights and we celebrate the rustic colour palette from mossy green to burnt orange. Men must not be the only ones to enjoy these shoes.....

Imagine pairing these up with a your favorite boyfriend jeans. Could be very, very cute if played the right way.

Here we have got a great selection of brogue with a style for everyone; the only trouble is picking which one you want. Well if you find it too hard to choose why stick with the one pair go for two or three!!

Got to get myself some brogues...will make some for me cos I make shoes....am a shoefetish...,lol

Make sure you are a style icon this year with your brogues!

All About Shoes

If eyes are the window to the soul, shoes are the window to a man's/woman's personality.

Let's first check out the overall condition of the shoe. If the shoe is scuffed, worn out and just plain nasty, you can clearly believe that this man/woman does not have a closet full of shoes. If he/she does have more than two or three choices, the other two pairs being a pair of equally scruffy sneakers or a disgusting pair of shoes/sandals or worse yet flip flops; he/she never wears them.

What this tells you about this man/woman is that he's/she's probably very hard working and puts everyone's needs before his/her own. He/She puts comfort before fashion and doesn't really think about what others think about his/her appearance as long as everything is clean and is not on backward or inside out. It's much easier to keep putting on the same pair of black shoes because they match everything. He/She doesn't have time or the energy to worry about the latest style or eye-popping color. And the only thing he's/she's concerned about popping are the buttons of his/her shirt or the zipper on his/her pants. He/She hates shopping for himself/herself and it shows.

Now lets talk about just the lady. If you check out a woman's shoes and they look like they are brand new and in the latest color and style, you are dealing with a woman who loves shoes. She probably has a closet full of the most darling shoes you've ever seen in every color and style imaginable. Her outfit matches her shoes, and she is well put together. This woman enjoys being looked at and knows her brands and designers. She would rather starve for a week than pass up a great pair of shoes. This woman is high maintenance and isn't worrying about just getting through life. She's getting through life with a flare and having as much fun doing it as possible.

Next, the style of shoe a woman wears tells you volumes.

The athletic sneaker worn with everything, the sandal, the clog, and the flip flop are pretty common for the married mother.


Flats also scream comfort and lack of time, but with the cute ballet flats and other styles, you look more put together and modern.

Even those with fallen arches and weak ankles can find cute comfortable shoes that will not look like your granny willed them to you. They may cost more but your feet and legs will thank you.

High heels, my all time favourite,,also say confidence, sexy, and I don't have flat feet, or if I am in pain, I don't care, because I look hot.

Remember, when you reach for that pair of shoes tomorrow morning it's telling all your secrets.