Brogue Yourself

"She had been looking at shoes. Not just looking, more examining them under her microscope, for she blew up their myriad details by 500 per cent via the digi-printer to human sized proportions. The punched-out holes of a lustrous brown brogue became the chest section of a dress; a brass buckle was recast as a belt; tassels on a traditional man’s golfing shoe became a curtain of patent pleated panels on the front of a short dress or layers of pleats on the hip of a skirt." 
www.elleuk.com commenting on Mary Katrantzou's SS14 collection 

(Image sourced from www.lwcloset.com)

Now here at Hoad's its no secret that we ADORE brogues (and clearly so does Mary Katrantzou, making our tastes high up there with the fashion goddesses, or so I keep telling myself); I simply cannot think of an occasion that a brogue would not work at (OK sliiight exaggeration!). Anyway, brogues can take on a whole new lease of life when produced in different colours and textures so without further ado I present to you our spring summer 2014 brogue selection:

Clarks Hamble Oak £54.99

A great example of how a mixture of textured leathers can transform the masculine brogue styling to a smart and girly alternative to a pump.

HB 5756 £125

Part of the brogue family but not full on brogue; a more casual way to rock the brogue is in this suede and textured leather tassel loafer.

Ecco 631134 £120

Ecco full suede brogues are perfect for the summer; not too heavy to wear at the weekend in your casuals or linens but smart enough to wear with a suit.

Steptronic Floyd £110

TWO TONE SUEDE BROGUE yes I must write in capitals as I love it that much! This shoe is stunning - different to your usual work or casual brogue but bang on trend and not too loud. Just wait until you put this shoe on - you will start wanting to write about it with caps lock firmly on! 

Do you love brogues us much as us? Let us know!

Trend Alert - Brogue Detailing for Men

A timeless trend in men's fashion is the brogue - whether its the traditional leather soled high shine brogue for the city or a suede coloured brogue boot for casual summer days brogues are everywhere and go with everything. Casual outfits get taken to a new level with brogue boots, classic wardrobe staples get brought back to life with a smart brogue shoe and tailored, work suits look sharper then ever with a high shine brogue lace up.

Below are the best of the brogues at Hoads:

Boots

Anatomic Gel Gustavo - a vintage looking waxy leather pull on boot with traditional brogue detailing to the toe and around the twin elastic side panels. Anatomic gel boots scream comfort with their gel and sheep skin comfort padded insole - straight from the bow they feel like your old trusty's from the back of the wardrobe! Pair with jeans or chinos and checked shirt and chunky 

knit.

Steptronic Bassett - another Chelsea style boot here with brogue detailing to the toe; the deep mahogany shade and smooth leather makes this boot a much smarter option perfect for the office or an evening out. Steptronic also have comfort gel and sheepskin padded inner soles and flexible rubber outer soles therefore being on your feet all day in these is not a problem.  Pair with chinos and a shirt and you are bound to turn heads!

Barbour Belsay - lacing up the front, thick contrast sole and burnished toe and heel detail along with the brogue elements give this boot so much character. Made with a padded arch support and cement sole construction perfect for every day. Pair with cords and your favourite wax jacket or gilet. 

Josef Seibel Brandon 04 - blue suede paneling takes this boot up a notch in the fashion stakes but the thick padded collar and heavy set sole unit adds a more casual element. Josef Seibel boots are well known for their comfort and generosity in the width fitting. Perfect for a night out on the town or kicking about town. 

Shoes

Anatomic Gel Manaus - comfort made with Anatomic Gel's gel and sheepskin inner sole, flexible rubber outer sole and butter soft leathers this shoe is perfect for a man on the go. Smart enough to wear to the office without being too dressy to wear with your chinos on a weekend; multi purpose shoe at its best!

Barbour Westoe - burnished toe detail, vintage waxy looking uppers with brogue detailing and a waxed canvas heel pad make this Barbour heritage shoe the perfect smart casual ensemble. The tonal brown detailing add to the style of these shoes making them a show stopper piece or a blend into the outfit kind of item. 

Barker Albert - high shine leather, traditional lacing and brogue detailing with a leather sole makes this the perfect city shoe - smart enough for a wedding or special occasion too! Barkers are made to last and this one will fit into any shoe collection perfectly. 

Barker Jackson - now this shoe is loved by fashion followers and traditionalists alike with the brown suede uppers, tweed panel and brogue detailing. Looks simply stunning with a blue suit and just as good with a pair of dark jeans and a smart shirt. 

Barker Grant - this definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea but for those of you that love it (and we REALLY do!) it's a real statement piece. Style simply with a plain grey suit with a white shirt and let the shoes shine or burgundy chinos, a pale blue striped shirt and a cream chunky knit for an array of autumn colours.

Needless to say whatever your style there is a brogue to suit you. How do you style your brogues?