Men's shoes in Vietnamese are used to refer to all kinds of shoes of Western origin for men. But in fact, western shoes consist of many types of shoes such as Brogue, Blucher, Oxford, Derby, Monk Strap and a variety of other terrific hybrid creations. For a fashionistas, each type of shoes has its own characteristics, understanding them to be able to blend in with their own style perfectly. If we were to start with the high-end Oxford shoes, Derby and Monk Strap, the next would be the Brogue.

Origin of Brogue shoes

By the end of the 14th century, the phrase Brogue was present in the English dictionary to refer to a type of western shoes. This phrase is derived from the ancient Goidelic "Bróg", which is used extensively in parts of Ireland and Scotland. The name "bróg" is the precursor of the word "brok" ​​in the North German language, meaning "to cover the legs".

Initially, Brogues were leather shoes worn by working men in Scotland and Ireland. These shoes are made of black leather, which is perforated on some parts of the body to help water and air escape while working in muddy areas. Also, Brogue was not originally a high-end shoe worn by businessmen and aristocrats but only by working-class people.

It was not until the early twentieth century that the decorative bracelet designs on the new Brogue were inspired in fashion and attached to the modern women's menswear style of the 1960s. During the 1990s , Brogue officially entered the new page, although not considered a trend. Today, the Brogue shoes have become the fashion icon of a luxury gentleman, elegant, sophisticated and modern.

Features of  Brogue

Brogue is a very familiar western pair of shoes, loved by not only men but also females. Brogue is just a way to call a perforated pattern on the shoe. So there are a lot of styles of Brogue shoes with general characteristics of perforated design. It could be a pair of slippery shoes or double soles, or leather boots.

Highlights of the Brogue pairs are in the texture design from many pieces of leather, sawing along the junction, creating decorative patterns and decorations by punching. In terms of classification, the Brogue is divided into four basic designs: Full Brogues, Semi Brogues, Quarter Brogues and Longwwing Brogues. What each Brogue shoe looks like, let's take a look at the next section of the Brogue Sneakers series.

In terms of materials, Brogue men's high-grade shoes can be made from plain leather, suede to a variety of canvas, canvas different. If they were just used by the working class, now Brogue has become one of the most indispensable shoes for office gentlemen, used by the upper and middle classes. save in the luxury party. And, of course, the perforations on the surface also no longer function drainage, but rather only decorative functions.

Brogues leather shoes are always a source of creative inspiration for shoe designers around the world. Only around the perforated design, but the fashion has released a lot of products with new designs, unique, while retaining the basic features. In addition, these creations are no longer limited to the fashion of the office, but Brogue shoes are also used in many events that are comfortable and liberal. It can be a pair of Brogue Spectator made from high quality leather, Wingtips design and very impressive contrast.

More specifically, now the passionate boys who move can use Brogue shoes on their trips. The Brogue style is made from cowhide leather, high-heeled shoes, chiseled holes, classic brown color, will bring simplicity, freedom, and full of ceiling. Inspirational creations with Brogue shoes will give men more choices and easily combine with any fashion style. You can mix it with Suit-short, Army-jacket or Blazer, Sweater or just a White Pull and Normcore Jeans. All can be perfect with a pair of Brogue shoes.