Brogues: What You Need To Know!
Oxfords, Derby, Monk Straps — browse Barker collection, with brogue style(punched holes) for men and women with latest trending shoes with British style. An elegant gentleman’s wardrobe wouldn’t be complete without this classic Brogue shoe. Particularly in modern times where fashion regularly breaks the rules and lets the wearer be flexible and creative with their style.
Brogue shoes come from the Latin word for a ‘tread’ or ‘track’. A typical brogue is a square-toed shoe with heels that rise only slightly above the ground, and are used to accentuate the shape of the foot. Brogues were worn to formal events, and were often accompanied by trousers or trousers and waistcoat.
What are Brogues?
Brogue Shoes feature classic broguing(small small hole punched on the upper part), a lace-up closure and a durable rubber sole. Cool leather and handsome details ensure they will be your most versatile pair in the rotation. Lined in sheepskin to keep you warm and comfortable, they look as good with jeans as they do with suits and sport coats.
How to style Brogues Shoes-
Do you wonder how to style brogues shoes? Brogues are the most versatile shoes in a man’s wardrobe. Brogues are the perfect mix between masculine and feminine, so they are a versatile shoe that can be paired with virtually anything. They can be dressed up or down depending on what type of outfit you pair it with. In this way, they have no season and can be used at any time of the year in an urban setting or while travelling to anywhere in the world, they also look great with a pair of jeans on the weekends.
Types Brogues Shoes-
Derby Brogue:-
Derby Brogue shoes are open-lacing shoes, meaning eyelets are on the top of the vamp, Derby brogue are less formal shoes compared to oxford brogue shoes. Looks great with jeans, trousers, and suits.
Full(W) Brogue:-
Also known as wingtip, full, W Brogues. Toe cap with wing type design, or M type when seen from opposite and ends to collar. These shoes have performance on the toe, side, and vamp also. Full Brogue may have 2 or more colours, which makes it different from other Brogue shoes.
Ghillie Brogue:-
Ghillie Brogue shoes are tongueless with an open lacing system. These have long laces that wrap around and make ankle.
Long-Wing Brogue-
Longwing Brogue are defined by wings that extend to the end of the shoe on both sides, meeting the end of the Backstay. These were designed in the 1970s, but are still available in the market.
Monk Strap Brogue-
Monk Strap shoes do not feature laces and shoe eyelets. Monk Straps shoes basically have straps(Single/Double buckle) that makes it different from others.
Oxford Brogue-
Oxford Brogue leather shoes are close-lacing shoes, resulting in a tighter shoe and more formal appearance. Looks great with jeans, trousers, and suits.resulting in a tighter shoe and more formal appearance
Quarter Brogue-
Quarter Brogue have a straight toe-cap and performance on the edge of the shoe. Quarter Brogue looks well for formal events.
Semi Brogue-
Semi-brogues are also called half brogues as they feature both perforated and serrated edges on the bottom of the toe cap and perforations on the front and back of the toe. The semi-brogue style was introduced in 1937 by shoemakers and has since become a staple of business casual wear. Explore the latest collection of Brogue Shoes at Barker.
