basic brogues

[creagdhubh]

with Highland day attire, all I wear is Loake and stand behind their quality, reputation for good business with their patrons, and variety of shoes - to include all sorts of different brogue styles. I first purchased several pairs of Loake 'brogues' in 2006, and after almost 6 years, they still look brand new. Naturally, I take very good care of them with Loake cedar shoe trees, regular application of wax polish, and allowing them to dry between wearings. They even make an awesome pair of ghillie brogues, and even though I have never been a huge fan of these type of shoes, Loake's version is outstanding - no chunky, disgusting soles with thick heels! Good luck!

Check them out at:

www.loake.co.uk

or

www.pediwear.co.uk

Cheers,

[ForresterModern]

I just ordered a pair off Stacy Adams Madison brown boots from shoebuy dot com for just under $90US shipped (including return shipping if they don't fit or I don't like them)--regularly $105 but they have a $15 coupon code "warmup" right now:

http://www.shoebuy.com/stacy-adams-m.../191650/427549

If I like them when they get here, and the sale is still on I will probably order some black ones as well. They also have several widths available. Will post pics when they arrive.

I also have both black and brown brogues stanard style (non-ghillies) as well as kilt-tassel slip on loafers in brown and black, all by Nunn-Bush, and they work great for dressier situations. The boots are for the upcoing winter.

[creagdhubh]

That's the thing about Loake, and arguably most well-made shoes, they are indeed expensive, however, if properly taken care of, and as with most things, they'll last you a lifetime.