Footwear
Brogues are leather shoes decorated with broguing: patterns of small punched holes and serrated edges along the seams and toe cap. Broguing is a decoration rather than a shoe type, so it can be applied to oxfords, derbies, or boots, ranging from subtle quarter brogues to elaborate full (wingtip) brogues.
The amount of perforation sets the formality: lighter broguing stays fairly dressy, while a full wingtip with extensive detailing reads more casual and characterful. The W-shaped toe cap of a wingtip is the most recognizable form.
Because broguing sits on top of an oxford or derby base, a brogue's underlying lacing still determines how formal it is.
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