Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
I'd strongly suggest attaching the buckles with snaps or velcro so they may be easily removed to polish your shoes, or to easily replace them should a pair of antique cut-steel or silver buckles come your way.
Velcro, excellent idea Scott! I hadn't thought of that. Snaps could also be easily inserted, a good cobbler could get this done, especially if one could provide a pair of buckle brogues that have this button/snap design, as a frame of reference. In any rate, being able to effectively polish the leather is very important...must have that 'spit-shine'!

Cheers,