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!