Even though they are inanimate objects, the high-end men's shoes have their own formation and development. Each type of shoes has its own story and itinerary. Having learned about some of the most popular shoe styles from Derby, Oxford, Brogue, Monk-Strap, and how to distinguish them, today we'll learn about a western shoe that comes from the army - Blucher. Blucher shoes are still new in Vietnam, but this is the precursor and inspiration of most basic men's shoes in the field of modern men's fashion from the nineteenth century to the present.

Origin of Blucher shoes

The southwestern Blucher suit was named and designed by Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, prince of the Prussian Kingdom at the end of the 18th century, the predecessor of the Federal Republic of Germany. The initial purpose of this type of shoe was to serve the military in the battle of Napoleon's army. Therefore, the design, flexibility, convenience and durability factors are prioritized. At that time, the shoes were easily and quickly worn by the soldiers, but at the same time they brought out the elegance and masculinity for them. In the professional world, Blucher is considered the precursor and inspiration for the design of many modern types of shoes such as Derby, Balmoral or Desert Boots. These shoe styles possess common features of versatility and comfort. In particular, there are still a lot of men are mistaken between West Derby shoes and Blucher.

Blucher Identification

Blucher's western workwear not only gives the feet the pleasure and comfort they deserve, but also gives them a refined and luxurious style. The key to recognizing a pair of Blucher shoes is its seamless design when using only a single piece of leather to form the shoe that covers the entire foot. Thanks to this feature, Blucher has the full name Wholecut Blucher. Because it is impossible to separate the pieces from the sutures, to make a perfect pair of Blucher, it not only requires good quality leather, but it also depends a lot on the production technique, including the stage stitched and mounded by the hands of skilled craftsmen. More specifically, Blucher is a low-necked shoe with a high collar on the shoe, a pair of high heels and a goodyear welt. reverse. The two shoe soles are sewn together with the rest of the shoe, which distinguishes Blucher from other shoe straps.

Because of the similar design and the same as the western shoe, the Bluchers are often mistakenly nicknamed Derby or Oxford. However, if you are careful about sewing techniques, each type has its own characteristics.

The popularity of Blucher

Blucher pleases the gentlemen with a simple but delicate design. In particular, they are commonly used in the field of high-end fashion because of high technicality in production and expensive cost. In the past, you could only find traditional Blucher shoes in long-standing, highly-skilled men's western brands. Therefore, you can only meet them in the formal and luxurious events of business people and celebrities. Today, thanks to innovation in fashion, material modification and the launch of new designs, Blucher Men's Western Boots have become more popular in everyday life, with easy access to multiple stools. Middle class customers, office workers and fashion followers. Owning a pair of Blucher is no longer too difficult.