Brogues

   

At first, brogues were never meant for the boardroom; they were specifically designed for the bog, first worn by English and Irish countrymen who had to slog around their soggy farms all day. The broguing detail was initially full perforations that allowed the wearer to simply pick up the shoes, flip them over and shake ’em dry.

The original brogues were full wingtips and had the most holes from which water could seep out across the shoe. Eventually, as shoemaking became less of a craft industry and more of a business, leather brogues became a big seller for English cobbler’s who decided that broguing shouldn’t be complete holes, but abbreviated, decorative dots that would give a shoe a nice bit of personality.

Today, bold brogues have completely evolved and have become a tasteful way to show some personality with your footwear without veering towards the dangerously gaudy. Just as suitable for a business meeting when paired with a gray suit as for the weekend when worn with jeans and an oord, brogues to add character to any look in just about any situation. 

Source: Otome