Interesting Buckle "Brogues"

[Pleater]

The blurb does say that you can have either leather or rubber sole to order - the sole on the ones illustrated does seem very much larger than the actual shoe. Try dancing in them and it would most likely trip up the wearer. Perhaps I am judging them by what is normal in the UK, but those are not what I would think of as a brogue style sole.

Hopefully the photo is of the rubber soled version and the leather version is rather less clunky.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[creagdhubh]

They are rubber soled and healed. You can see the ridges of the DMS (direct moulded sole). The ones I bought from Mr. Geoffrey (like Kyle's) have a leather sole and heal.

I think these are over-priced.

You are indeed correct, Chas. My bar and buckle brogues are made of high-quality patent leather, and feature leather soles (no superfluous steel tip) and lining. The soles are not thick at all and are suitable for dancing - trust me!

I can easily tell that my version of this "Mary Jane" style, are well made. The brand is Nicoll Brothers and I bought them at Hugh Macpherson's shop in Edinburgh. As far as I am aware, Nicoll Brothers does not make these style of evening shoes any longer. I replaced the original, plain white metal buckles with sterling silver, thistle embossed buckles.

The bar and buckle brogue can be made from smooth calf-skin leather, which would be an ideal choice for day wear, if you were going to wear this style of shoe with day attire. Obviously, patent leather, and its high-shine, is best for formal events.

Cheers,

[Downunder Kilt]

These brogues and a number of styles are being sold by a former member of this forum on his shop site. There is also a brown leather buckle brogue with a thick rubber sole. I do not wish to promote the vendor but have had dealings with him in the past, for those that remember

[creagdhubh]

These brogues and a number of styles are being sold by a former member of this forum on his shop site. There is also a brown leather buckle brogue with a thick rubber sole. I do not wish to promote the vendor but have had dealings with him in the past, for those that remember

Good to know.