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You all know I am a sneaker addict. Comfortable kicks are my jam! I can justify wearing sneakers just about anywhere and with todays selection there are kicks to match any outfit. But, sometimes a girl needs to mix it up. I wouldn’t say, I am fickle because I am loyal to a fault (that is my Scorpio nature), but I would say I get bored easily and I want to try something new. When I say\u00a0 new, I don’t mean anything uncomfortable. I never sacrifice comfort. So lately, I have been feeling all the feels for brogues.<\/p>\n

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What are Brogues?<\/h2>\n

What are brogues, you ask? A brogue is a menswear inspired outdoor shoe with a perforated ornamental pattern usually in leather. I am particularly drawn to the lug sole or platform version of this shoe. As often happens, I decide I want something before most mid range retailers have gotten on board. Sure, I can find brogues from all the designers but I really want an affordable pair. I found a few pairs but not exactly what I wanted. I was hoping for a good Oxblood color which is a perfect substitute for black.<\/p>\n

For a while, the shoe brand The Office of Angela Scott<\/em> has been popping up on my radar. They make many great brogue style shoes. I purchased the Mr. York Smooth Loafers<\/a> thinking they were the perfect shoe. Unfortunately, the shoe is not oxblood but really a brown. Having my heart set on oxblood and unable to justify the price when the shoe wasn’t 100% what I was looking for, I returned them disappointed and continued my search.<\/p>\n

Then I found the perfect shoe, at a reasonable price at Free People. The Rider Monk Shoe<\/a> is the perfect lug sole, brogue in oxblood I have been wanting. Now that is a funny sentence to say. They have a retro creeper feel that appeals to my 80’s girl spirit. At $128, full price I thought I was getting a deal but they are now on sale for $69 online. Now, that really is a steal.<\/p>\n

Why You Need\u00a0 Them<\/h2>\n

You may be thinking, who really wants brogues. Actually they are currently on trend for fall and work well with the suiting trend that is so hot this year. My goal in purchasing brogues was to have another flat, comfortable shoe option. I am not a high heels girl and traditional flats just give me blisters. So I am always up for trying new flat shoe styles.<\/p>\n

Brogues instantly add a “cool” factor to any outfit. It remains to be seen how comfortable these shoes will be. All brogues by nature are pretty stiff. Being a luxe leather, I hope these will break in to an easy to wear all day pair of shoes. Here are some other options for you to consider.<\/p>\n

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