Brogues

Brogues roots to a rudimentary shoe that masterminded in Scotland and Ireland. It was produced with leather having perforations so that when used in a wet topography the water can be drained out. The name "brogues" was brought about in the late sixteenth century and is an extraction of the Gaelic (Irish and Scottish culture)

They are of four different types, the Full or Wingtip Brogues which have a pointed toe cap with extensions rubbing along the sides of the toe, terminating near the ball of the foot. It has a "W" shaped design with perforations at the toe cap which looks like wings, thats the reason it is also referred to as Wingtips.

Secondly, the Semi Brogues which have a toe cap with perforations and serrations along the edge of the cap, and also have designed perforations in the middle of the toe cap. The "W" design is what differentiates the full brogue from this one.

Thirdly, the Quarter Brogues which are very similar to the semi brogue, they have a toe cap decorated with perforations and serrations along its cap edge like the semi brogue, but they dont have designed perforations in the middle of the toe cap unlike the semi brogues.

Lastly we have the Longwing Brogues, and as the name implies, it has a pointed toe cap with the "W" shape design which extends to the to the back of the shoes and meet at the centre seam of the heel. In the US its popularly known as "English brogues" while in the UK as "American brogues"

Quarter brogues

Full/wingtips brogues

Semi brogues

Longwing brogues


The brogues are undeniable the urban gent's shoes. Brogues are being brought back to life but not as we have known them. The traditional brogues have been influenced highly by the country gents adding to it a twist of urban sleek. For the real followers of fashion or the real gents, brogues are the ultimate shoes, with bags of character; brogues are full of life and colour.  Brown and black brogues are classics dress them up or dress them down for work, rest or play. The versatile shoes for the man about town. Look sharp in pair o polished patent brogues or keep things casual with a washed vintage style leather brogue, add character to suits and tailoring whilst a pair of washed tan leather brogues will go perfectly with a checked shirt.