Oh the joys perforated leather. Well okay, maybe anything perforated isn't that exciting, but if said perforations are on a pair of shoes, then I am ten kinds of excited. The brogue shoe (or boot) is as classic as footwear can be, especially when it comes to menswear. Brogues are a great example of how menswear remains classic, yet still gets infused with different trends that make them current. The basic design of the brogues have been around forever, but they have recently been worked over and changed up to remain as classic as they've always been, but with a little bit more stylistic detail. The color schemes, the designs, or even the material on brogues have all changed recently, and the prime example is Prada's Wingtip Espadrilles (pictured below). The innovative color designs, espadrille infusion, and quality leather are all subtle changes to the classic design. My favorite innovation to brogues is the use of suede, instead of leather. Marc McNairy makes a great suede brogue that can be worn both casually or professionally.
Marc McNairy
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