Beckett Simonon - Brogues

[northcoast]

I have been wanting a pair of Brouges for formal wear.  These are tempting and cheaper than Aldens.

I kindof like the idea of the dark brown as well but that sortof masks the details.

www.beckettsimonon.com/collections/mens/products/mens-cap-toe-oxford-brogues-italian-calfskin-leather-tan

[drewcandraw]

I saw it too and want to try it but I'm not sure if their last is wide enough for me. But they do offer 120% back return, so doesn't hurt.

[jray]

I just bought a pair of the double monk straps but won't get them until December. They told me to go with the size I normally go with so I did and with the 120% return policy, it's worth the risk

[exophobe]

Sept 2, 2016 13:44:30 GMT -6 northcoast said:

I have been wanting a pair of Brouges for formal wear.  These are tempting and cheaper than Aldens.

I kindof like the idea of the dark brown as well but that sortof masks the details.

www.beckettsimonon.com/collections/mens/products/mens-cap-toe-oxford-brogues-italian-calfskin-leather-tan

Sort of depends what formal means to you, but that color wouldn't traditionally be considered appropriate for formal wear -- though dark brown wouldn't be either. You probably just mean "nicer outfits" and I'm just being pedantic.

Edit: but i do think they look pretty good.

[jray]

I wear tan with suits all of the time and they also look good with chinos. I bought the monks in dark brown because they look good with blue and grey suits and I don't wear tan in the winter - if anyone cares to know my line of thinking

[northcoast]

Sept 2, 2016 17:06:44 GMT -6 jray said:

I wear tan with suits all of the time and they also look good with chinos. I bought the monks in dark brown because they look good with blue and grey suits and I don't wear tan in the winter - if anyone cares to know my line of thinking

I have a blue suit I would wear them with, and some chinos and a jacket they would work with as well.

No tuxes or black tie events so thats about as dressy as it 'rarely' gets.

[exophobe]

I didn't mean to imply that it's not a great look, only that it's not "formal", hence the exposure of my pedantry.

[jray]

To me, black shoes are more formal

[bentin]

Black's pretty much the definition of formal, but dark brown and #8 both work fine. As noted, nothing wrong with lighter colors and a suit, it just has a little more casual feel to it. But it's really all about what you're comfortable with.