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? 

The coat to build all outfits around....

Recently Hoads have collaborated on a fashion evening with the fantastic little clothing boutique on Dorset Street in Sevenoaks called devine run by our good friend Elaine. For our fashion event we put together three 'get the look' boards matching outfits with our footwear to create a casual, work and evening look based around this gorgeous Great Plains coat. 

Below is why we chose those items:

Get The Look: Casual Day Out

1. Great Plains Palace Tailored Coat, £130
2. Jackpot Chirava Cardigan, £90
3. Gabor Nikki Brogue Boot, £105
4.Nougat London Corduroy Trousers, £90
5. Gabor Maxi Satchel, £69.99

This stunning tailored slightly over sized classic coat in camel is a wardrobe staple this winter - smart enough to wear to the office but warm enough to wear on the weekends at the edge of a football pitch! This neutral colour matches well with this seasons palette so will fit into your wardrobe like a dream. The Jackpot knitted cardigan again in a neutral colour will go with jeans and skirts alike, throw it over a long sleeved dress with a chunky necklace and add a bit of pattern and colour to your winter wardrobe. The colours used through the pattern detail on the cardigan will carry you through to next season and can even double as a Christmas jumper! Corduroy skinnies are the new jean this winter and the evergreen colour remains key. The Gabor Nikki ankle boots in brown add a masculine feel to this outfit - lacing up the front and brogue detailing to the toe make this a real stand out piece while remaining comfortable and classic. The perfect boot to match with any trouser look and the deep chestnut brown looks great in a tonal combination or as a stand alone colour adding richness and depth to your ensemble. Tie it all together with a satchel across body bag following through from previous seasons as the go to bag, we have chosen our Gabor Maxi satchel keeping to the tonal browns and tans of the outerwear. No makeup or a swoosh of mascara and splash of blusher add the perfect girl about town look.

Get The Look: Day at the Office

1. Great Plains Palace Tailored Coat, £130
2. Great Plains Leopard Love V Neck Dress, £55
3. Gabor 71.639 Boot, £150

Here, the coat is just the right amount of tailoring to wear to the office and just the right length to keep you warm no matter the weather. The Leopard love v-neck dress has a flattering cut - nipping in at the waist and skimming over the hips flaring out to a knee length skirt. Greys and blacks suit a multitude of people and occasions but never look dull; the leopard print smartens up this dress while also being bang on trend in terms of detail this season. Paired here with a classic cut knee length plain black boot by Gabor for comfort all day and style where it matters. We, like lots of you, love to match our bag with our boots and have chosen the Classic Mulberry satchel to finish of the outfit - the perfect size to carry all the office essentials, with a tonal cream and grey ombre pashmina for those colder days. Throw on a blazer from the back of your wardrobe for meeting a new client or add a statement necklace and the heels you keep under your desk for the last minute drinks after work. Complete the outfit with a deep berry lipstick and stud earrings for an easy but polished look. 

Get The Look: Evening Out

1. Great Plains Palace Tailored Coat, £130
2. Darling Jenny Dress, £75
3. Pedro Miralles 7600 Antique Silver heels, £95
4. Pearl Jewellery, similar available at devine.

The Jenny dress - the perfect little black dress. Lace detailing with sheer sleeves and a sheer hem make this dress simply stunning on showing the perfect amount of skin and fitting like a dream. Make the dress the statement here with simple pearl drop earrings and a pearl cuff - classic and sophisticated pearls make the perfect addition to any outfit adding a vintage feel. The Pedro Miralles heels in antique silver finish the outfit off perfectly - the washed effect silver colouring add just the right amount of colour without drawing too much attention away from the statement dress. This perfect shade of silver matches well with this seasons colours and the thick but elegantly cut heel enables you to reaming comfortable all night. Cover up with the classic tailored coat and you are good to go! Smokey eyes with a hint of lip gloss and burgundy nails make this outfit complete. 

How would you style these outfits? What is your staple wardrobe piece that you build all outfits around?

Keep Warm This Winter with Hoads

Being that it is now our second Winter with clothing we thought we would put together a little look book for you using our clothing - perhaps early gift ideas too?

The MUSTO Cape Down coat is showerproof and filled with duck down for super insulation, made in one of this seasons top colours ticking both the boxes of function and fashion. 

 The Rugged styling of the Timberland and Barbour lace up ankle boots makes this the perfect look for everyday. Both Timberland and Barbour offer comfort and support in their thick soled leather boots so whether you are popping to town or walking the dog your feet will be comfortable all day. 


MUSTO's Plymouth Knit in hemp is a universally netural colour matching well with jeans or burgundy chinos or even over smart trousers and a shirt for a bit of extra warmth on the way to an event. Knitwear is key this season so what better way to stay warm while looking the part?






The Dubarry Lavery boots in warm walnut are Gore-Tex lined making them 100% waterproof and breathable - no matter what weather you get caught in your feet will stay dry and cosy! The quilted Barbour boot as an alternative is weather resistant with the waxed upper - buckle detailing on both boots give a more casual feel and nod at the biker boot trend. Add a Dubarry faux fur cuff boot liner for extra warmth on those cold mornings watching the children (or partner!) playing sport or walking the dog in bitter temperatures. 

Be pretty in pink this season and continue the spring trend of pastels through to the autumn - MUSTO's Pennie roll neck mixes comfort and warmth while remaining on trend with the placement cable detailing. Finish off the look with a lightweight Gore-Tex Dubarry jacket - the classic mac style with a country feel. 

All of these items are available to buy in-store or online www.hoadshoes.co.uk.