I have a pair of Buckle brogues and think that worn with diced or tartan pattern hose they are the only thing for formal evening wear. I noticed that some one has put them on their list in the stuff you hate thread so I'm here to declare that he is wrong!

My wife doesn't like the bucklies because they evoke the memory of school sandals for her.

I have a pair of Ghillies but don't much care for them - they bring to mind dancing pumps to me and think they are too casual for formal wear and too religious (ie holy ie with holes) for wearing out and about on anything other than a guaranteed dry day - and unless you're in the desert I doubt you can guarantee that. I wear them as casual indoor shoes because they are comfortable.