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8th July 09, 12:07 PM
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by fluter
Brogues are "wingtips" this side of the pond . The perforations in the decorative pieces are the "brogueing."
![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by ghostlight
And ghillie brogues are tongueless versions generally worn with longer laces that are wrapped around the lower calf.
![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by george7
Brogues are just dress shoes. Ghillie Brogue is a type of dress shoe.
Thanks, guys. And here I thought I was being creative in wearing a pair of Rockport wingtips I got on sale!
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