The HagueSeveral pair of Nichol Bros Kilties...starting bid £29,90
http://search.ebay.nl/_W0QQsassZdalvreckreading
Nichol Bros folded a while ago, these are old stock buckle brogues...soon extinct.
I own a pair from (probably) the same batch...old, but unused and in good shape...slightly stained buckles, but nothing dramatic.
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Buckle brogues on eBay
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Posts: 2276 (17-Jan-08 11:19) Kiltgoodies bloke
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Posts: 2276 (17-Jan-08 11:25) Kiltgoodies bloke
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My pair of "Alice in Wonderland" brogues
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glaztattoo |
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Posts: 115 (17-Jan-08 11:38)
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 very nice, but not for me
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McMurdo |
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Posts: 777 (18-Jan-08 11:26)
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Thanks Robin I'm watching a pair, it's hard to find them in my size, so this is wonderful.
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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Robin Lous |
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Posts: 2276 (18-Jan-08 11:29) Kiltgoodies bloke
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Good luck!
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Posts: 1120 (18-Jan-08 16:07) Kilted Admin
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No size 8's - pity!
best regards
Steve
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Posts: 777 (18-Jan-08 16:57)
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Thanks I've put in a bid, hoping no one else sees them.
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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Posts: 711 (19-Jan-08 02:21) 90 Kilts and counting...
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I was all set to put in a bid on the size 10s, when I suddenly remembered that I already have a beautiful pair of Glenfinnan buckle shoes tucked away - last
worn a year ago at the 2007 Ferintosh Burns weekend!! Don't grow old, fellas - failing memory is a curse!
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Posts: 777 (23-Jan-08 13:20)
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Well I won the buckle brouges from ebay, thanks for pointing them out Robin.
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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glaztattoo |
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Posts: 115 (23-Jan-08 16:33)
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Great for you, McMurdo
wait pics  
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Posts: 794 (23-Jan-08 17:40)
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Congratulations!!
Glen
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Posts: 777 (30-Jan-08 15:08)
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I got my buckle brogues today, I will post pictures later on today. Thanks again Robin!
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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Posts: 2276 (30-Jan-08 15:15) Kiltgoodies bloke
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Wow! that's quick!
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Posts: 777 (30-Jan-08 21:15)
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They are in very good shape, no wear on the soles, and just a bit of discolouration on the buckles, here are some pictures:
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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Robin Lous |
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Posts: 2276 (30-Jan-08 21:20) Kiltgoodies bloke
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Nice catch!
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McMurdo |
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Posts: 777 (30-Jan-08 23:27)
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Thanks for the link Robin, these are exactly what I wanted. Now to get dressed up and wear them.
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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Posts: 15 (31-Jan-08 14:55)
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Robin and McMurdo,
I wish you both the best of luck with your Kilties. My one and only experience with patent leather shoes (military dress shoes) was not good. These shoes made my feet sore and sweaty after wearing them only a couple of hours. Patent leather doesn't breathe or give (flex and stretch) nearly as well as standard leather does. I doubt I will ever buy another pair of patent leather shoes. |
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Posts: 2276 (31-Jan-08 15:05) Kiltgoodies bloke
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I know, but they're for very dressy events only (Prince Charlie jacket and up). No serious walking involved, so it's no problem.
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Posts: 777 (31-Jan-08 18:40)
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Bill thanks for the input, I like Robin will only wear these for formal occasions, Burns Nights Christmas etc. I also have a pair of ghillie brogues for formal
or dressy wear that are standard leather.
"Nowhere beats the heart so kindly, As beneath the tartan plaid."
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Posts: 15 (31-Jan-08 22:08)
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I agree that these shoes should be suitable for limited use as formal wear. The fairly open top of the Kilties should help with ventilation and foot movement.
I thought this was a good place to put out a general caution about patent leather shoes for those who have not worn them. I know a few pipers who bought patent
leather dress shoes at a military surplus store. They were sorry that they bought the shoes by the end of the first parade. They had very sore feet.
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