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Samuel Johnson's Travels

Samuel Johnson documented brogues in Scotland as early as 1773. There, he encountered both crude, loosely stitched rawhide brogues that would last only a few days, as well as more durable brogues made from tanned leather. Johnson noted that broguing was a common feature among otherwise differently crafted and styled brogues, and that a brogue-maker was a skilled craftsman who might sell his wares for as much as half a crown.

English Wingtips

The ruggedly constructed brogues suited the landed aristocrats on the country estates of the late 18th century. The shoes' modern pairing with the suit, then considered country clothing, and their shift toward more ornate wingtip designs took place at this time. Those migrating from the country to London brought their fashions with them. By the 19th century, nike air huarache the city's emerging mercantile class emulated country fashions as London grew into a center for gentlemen's tailoring and fashion.

Wingtips in the United States

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