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Today's video is all about brogues and wingtips. Full brogue, half brogue, quarter brogue, you name it, we'll cover it.
First of all, what exactly is a brogue? The brogue shoe has its origins in Ireland, Scotland and it was meant to be an outdoor shoe. Originally, the brogue shoe was an untanned piece of cowhide which had holes to drain the water from rain or when you worked.
The brogue has hole perforations, that means, no matter what style of shoe you have, a brogue is a brogue if it has holes.
It doesn't matter what kind of Oxford or Monk or Derby you have, it will be a brogue as long as it has holes. When you buy a brogue shoe today, these are the hallmarks that you should look for?
1. Heels - It should have a toecap and a heel cap.
2. Hole perforations, the broguing.
BROGUE STYLES:
1. full brogue. It has a very defined cut and layout, and it has lots of hole perforations. A full brogue always has this kind of winged toe cap, and it looks like a W. It also has perforations at the back of the shoe and the side of the shoe. Sometimes the full brogue is also called the wingtip because of its winged tip, the W. Now a variation of this shoe is the so-called Long wingtip where the cap extends all the way to the back.
2. Semi-brogue or half brogue - Defined by a cap toe that is straight across with what is called a medallion on the top that is the hole punching and it's decorative.
3. Quarter brogue - it has the cap toe and lacks the medallion, but it has the hole perforations along the edge.
4. Ghillie brogue - from Scotland and used today for formal evening wear and sometimes people also wear it outside of that, but it's very special because it's a lace up shoe, but it doesn't have a tongue.
5. Lately, one model has been popular is the so-called U cap or U tip brogue because it has this U shape.
As I said, brogues can be Oxford, Derbies, or Monk straps. They can be very elegant, work with lots of outfits so don't shy away from these somewhat more unusual styles, they're great and also very classic.
Now you may wonder, how do I wear brogue shoes? There are a few rules to consider.
Rule number 1: The more broguing a shoe has, the less formal it is. For example, a wingtip full brogue in brown is less formal than a quarter brogue brown. Makes sense right? So if you have a gray, three-piece business suit, you're not going to wear a brown or red full brogue. Usually, you wear a black quarter brogue or semi brogue because they're much better.
Rule number 2: Do not wear brogue shoe with evening wear. I know Prince William did it, and it looked terrible. He is not a good dresser, and you should always stay away from broguing with evening wear. If you have suits, especially more formal suits, try to go with less broguing than more.
Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. For semi-formal combinations such as blazers or sport coat outfits, I recommend you wear a full brogue shoe, or you can go with a half brogue. Try to go with more browns or red. Black, maybe but only if you wear gray flannel pants with it. For jeans and chinos, I suggest you go a step further. You can take full brogues and wing tips with a thicker leather sole. You can also do boots with it. You can really experiment with different colors; you can go with suede, leather textures.
Overall, just emphasize the more casual character of your outfit. With brogues, you should avoid exotic leathers, simply because you already have the hole perforations and the more holes you have, the more texture and structure you get. Now you add in a crocodile leather, alligator or ostrich, it just is too much, and you cannot see the holes anymore and it's not elegant and stylish. So if you have brogues, try to keep the leather as simple as possible, box calf leathers, may be scotch grain but not more than that.
Overall, every man should have at least one brogue shoe in his shoe closet, and if you don't have one right now, please check out our videos on the first three men's shoe you should start with. Thank you!
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Welcome back to the Gentleman's Gazette! Today's, video is all about brogues and wingtips.
Full brogue, half brogue, quarter brogue, you name it, we'll cover it.
First of all.
What exactly is a brogue? The brogue shoe has its origins in Ireland, Scotland and it was meant to be an outdoor shoe.
Originally.
The brogue shoe was basically an untanned piece of cowhide which had holes to drain the water from rain or when you worked.
If you want to learn more about the history of the brogue shoe, check out our in-depth guide on our website.
Basically, the brogue has hole perforations, that means, no matter what style of shoe you have, a brogue is a brogue.
If it has holes.
Oftentimes, people get confused between the word "brogue", "Oxford", "derby", "wingtip", but it's actually quite simple.
An Oxford, is defined by its close lacing system.
A derby, shoe is defined by its open lacing system.
To, learn more about Oxfords, Derbies and differences, check out this video.
Basically.
It doesn't matter what kind of Oxford or Monk or Derby you have.
It will be a brogue as long as it has holes.
All the pairs of shoes.
I'm going to show you in this video are going to be brogues.
When, you buy a brogue shoe today.
These are the hallmarks that you should look for" One, it should have heels.
It should have a toecap and a heel cap.
Most importantly.
What you always need is the hole perforations, the broguing.
Now that you know the basics.
Let's get a little more specific.
One of the most well-known shoes is the so-called full brogue.
It's called that way, because it has a very specific cut and layout and it has lots of hole.
Perforations.
As, you can see here.
This is a spectator shoe, but it is still a brogue because it has the hole.
Perforations.
Now, a full brogue, always has this kind of winged toe cap, and it looks like a W.
It also has perforations at the back of the shoe and the side of the shoe, and sometimes you find more broguing in some shoes than others, but at the end of the day, it is still called the full brogue shoe.
Sometimes.
The full brogue is also called the wingtip because of its winged tip, the W.
Now.
A variation of this shoe is the so-called Long wingtip, where the cap extends all the way to the back.
Compare it to the regular wingtip, where the wing actually ends somewhere in the middle of the shoe.
The.
Next famous kind of brogues is called semi, brogue or half brogue.
As.
You can see here, a semi, brogue or half brogue is defined by a cap toe that is straight across with what is called a medallion on the top, which is the hole punching and it's decorative.
The next kind of brogue is the so-called quarter brogue and, as you can see, here, it has the cap toe and lacks the medallion, but it has the hole perforations along the edge.
The.
Fourth brogue is called Ghillie brogue and it's from Scotland and used today for formal evening.
Wear and sometimes people also wear it outside of that.
But it's very special because it's a lace up shoe, but it doesn't have a tongue.
So it has a very unique look and it's usually something you add to your collection.
Once you have all the basics, covered.
Definitely, not something to start out with.
Now.
These are the classic styles of brogue shoes.
But there are many more.
Lately, one model has been popular is the so-called U cap or U tip brogue, because it has this U shape.
Sometimes, it's further down or further up, and it's just a variation of the wingtip and it looks different, but it is till considered to be a brogue.
As, I said, brogues can be Oxford, Derbies, or Monk.
Straps.
They can be very elegant, work with lots of outfits.
So don't shy away from these somewhat more unusual styles, they're, really great and also very classic.
To learn even more about brogues.
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Now, you may wonder, how do I wear brogue shoes? Basically.
There are a few rules to consider.
Rule number 1:, The, more broguing, a shoe has, the less formal it is.
For example, a wingtip full brogue in brown is less formal than a quarter.
Brogue brown.
Makes sense, right? So.
If you have a gray, three piece: business, suit, you're not going to wear a brown or red full brogue.
Usually, you wear a black quarter, brogue or semi brogue, because they're much better., The seond rule to bear in mind.
Is, do not wear brogue shoe with evening.
Wear.
I know: Prince William! Did it and it looked terrible.
He is not a good dresser and you should always stay away from broguing.
With evening wear.
If you have suits, especially more formal suits, try to go with less broguing than more.
of course.
There are always exceptions to the rule.
For semi, formal combinations such as blazers or sport, coat outfits, I recommend you wear a full brogue shoe or you can go with a half brogue.
Try to go with more browns or red.
Black.
Maybe, but only if you wear gray, flannel pants with it.
For jeans and chinos, I suggest you go a step.
Further.
You can take full brogues and wing tips with a thicker leather sole.
You can also do boots with it.
You can really experiment with different colors.
You can go with suede, leather textures., Overall, just emphasize the more casual character of your outfit.
With brogues.
You should definitely avoid exotic leathers, simply because you already have the hole, perforations and the more holes you have, the more texture and structure you get.
Now, you add in a crocodile leather, alligator or ostrich.
It just is too much and you cannot really see the holes any more and it's not really elegant and stylish.
So.
If you have brogues, try to keep the leather as simple as possible, box, calf leathers, may be scotch grain, but not more than that.
Overall.
Every man should have at least one brogue shoe in his shoe closet, and if you don't have one right, now, please check out our videos.
On the first three men's shoe, you should start with.
Thank you!.
FAQs
What's the difference between wingtips and brogues? ›
Wingtips are often referred to as full brogues, but this isn't strictly correct. The wingtip term is from the long W shape that goes from the toe to halfway down the shoe. The term 'brogue' actually means the holes or perforations that most wingtips have, but not all.
How do you wear brogues? ›Proving the extent of their versatility once and for all, brogues can be paired with jeans or shorts for casual looks all year round. With Jeans, select detailed brogue with a chunky sole for a more rugged look or a slim, and simple suede pair for a more elegant look.
Are brogues in fashion 2023? ›Today's fashion offers a wide variety of styles you can create with brogues. Try on these shoes with denim pieces, like jeans, skirts, shorts, denim shirts, and jackets for a casual and relaxed look.
What do you wear with wingtip shoes? ›Wingtips are somewhere in the middle as a casual variant of formal dress shoes (or dress-casual shoes, if you prefer). You shouldn't wear them in serious and high-formality business settings or too somber affairs like funerals. Instead, wear them with sports coats and slacks or just jeans and a casual collared shirt.
When should you not wear brogues? ›Dressing up brogues
Whereas some attitudes may change, many don't: in strictly formal circles such as black and white tie dress codes, brogues would not be appropriate due to their historically casual heritage – you don't want to stand out for the wrong reasons.
English Brogues VS American Brogues
Longwing brogues are a particular style of Derby shoe that are known as 'American Brogues' in Britain and 'English Brogues' in the US.
For a formal business look, pair tan or cognac oxford brogues with navy trousers, a white dress shirt, and a brown blazer. For a more casual outfit, try pairing tan or cognac oxford brogues with light wash jeans, a white t-shirt, and a denim jacket.
Do you wear socks with brogues? ›Brogues. Brogues are a type of Oxford, but they differ in that they have decorative perforations on the toe cap and vamp. They come in both formal and casual styles and can be made from either leather or canvas. Brogues scream classic style, so yes, you need to wear them with socks.
Are brogues still in fashion? ›Men's brogues have been around for centuries, but they endure today as the go-to shoes for myriad occasions, both formal and casual. If you're ready to add a pair to your footwear collection, scroll on for a guide to brogues, including the best brands for men's brogues right now.
What is out of style for 2023? ›High waisted jeans, turn up jeans, high waisted pants (carrot pants, paper bag pants), palazzo pants, gaucho pants, culottes, cropped pants, cropped jeans, high waist tennis skirts, skater skirts, knit pants, bleached denim jeans, short trench coat, hoodie sets, body fitting blazers, leggings, fur coats, collegiate ...
Are brogues too casual? ›
Are Brogues Considered Formal? Generally speaking no, brogues are not considered formal wear. Brogues and Derbies aren't formal enough for evening wear or a black-tie event. Brogue shoes can be worn with formal suits as long as the shoes don't look too casual.
What toe shape is in style 2023? ›Pointed shoes are fashionable in 2023. Are square toe shoes out of style? The square toe shoe trend is back in fashion for 2023.
Are wingtips still in fashion? ›In a word, yes. They are historically semi-casual dress shoes and with all the detail work they don't often mesh well with the nice clean lines that we strive for in modern men's style. They fall somewhere in the middle of casual and dressy.
Are wingtips casual or formal? ›It's not a formal shoe
Because a wingtip requires the overlay of leather to make the wing shape, it's bulkier than most other types of shoes. This by default makes it a more casual shoe than many other leather shoes. In fact, the more ornamentation a shoe has on it, the less formal it typically is.
Winglets increase an aircraft's operating efficiency by reducing what is called induced drag at the tips of the wings. An aircraft's wing is shaped to generate negative pressure on the upper surface and positive pressure on the lower surface as the aircraft moves forward.
Why are brogues called wingtips? ›The wingtip, of course, got its name as the perforations along the toe resemble the wing of a bird, thus wing tip. These holes are known as broguing. The name comes from the Gaelic word bróg, meaning shoe, and in the 1900s the word was used for any footwear you'd wear for a muddy ramble.
What are wing tip brogues? ›A Wingtip shoe is characterized by its M or W shaped toe if we look at it from above. The toe of the Wingtip draws a line towards the sides of the shoe that resembles the wings of a bird. They belong to the family of Brogues and some connoisseurs out there calls them also Full Brogues.
What makes a shoe a brogue? ›The brogue (derived from the Gaeilge bróg (Irish), and the Gaelic bròg (Scottish) for "shoe") is a style of low-heeled shoe or boot traditionally characterised by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations (or "broguing") and serration along the pieces' visible edges.
What defines a wingtip shoe? ›Wingtip shoes are a classic look in menswear. They are characterized by a leather overlay on the toe that makes a W shape (or a wing shape). Over the years they have been a popular style of shoe, but they've got a long and convoluted history.