What are brogs?

Brogs are leather shoes that have low heels and decorative perforations on their upper pieces. They are commonly used as a dress for men for men, but there are also versions for women. Several shoe styles can be referred to as brogs, including the type of shoes historically known by this name and special dance shoes known as Ghillie Brogues or Ghillies. In some countries such as the United States, these shoes are sometimes called Wingtips.

This type of shoe came from Scotland and Ireland. The word "Brogue" comes from the Gaelic word for "shoe" and illustrates how ubiquitous these shoes were in Scottish and Irish culture. Over time, this heavy work boot has joined specifically with lower classes. The shoes also lent their name to the slang term for Scottish and Irish accent, again show how closely these shoes were associated with the culture of these regions.

Reason for perforated skin

The original brogs were purely functional shoes made of heavy, non -folded leather that was Perforována, aby boty mohly snadno vypustit. Easy drainage was crucial, because many Irish people and scots spent a lot of time outdoors, slogals by wet fields, wet peat bogs or other wet environments. Bez drenáže by se boty naplnily vodou, staly se těžkou a nepříjemnou nošení. Tyto tradiční brogy se nakonec vyvinuly ve formálnější boty, které si udržely perforace nebo broguing, spolu s nízkou patou.

Moderní verze

Ačkoli moderní Brogue souvisí s tradiční verzí, tento typ boty se již nechce nosit při procházení krajinou. Although the leather tends to be heavier than other shoes, modern brogs are usually made of tanned leather and look stylish. Perforace na těchto botáchjsou často navrženy zřetelným vzorem známým jako křídlo, v odkazu na tvar W na špičce boty.

GHILLIE BROGEUS

Šaty Brogy jsou navrženy s jazykem pod tkaničkou. NapR, as Ghillies, do not have a tongue that throws on days when the tongue of the shoe trap water inside. Lace on Gillies also leads along the leg and firmly ensures the shoe to the wearer's leg. Ghillie Bogues is worn with formal Scottish dresses or for traditional Scottish dance. They also have a low heel and shoes specifically for dance sometimes have a soft sole that allows the dancer to greater flexibility and traction.