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Stylish walking shoes complete a man's outfit. High-quality shoes are comfortable to walk in and last year after year.

Brogue patterned shoes bring just the right amount of relaxed style to an outfit. The term Brogue refers to the decorative patterning on the shoe. A brogue patterned shoe can be, for example, in the style of:  Oxford, Derby, or Chelsea. Brogue patterning is a serrated edge made on the leather and a pattern created by perforation, which is often also done on the toe of the shoe. All the most typical patterns have their own names, such as Half brogue or Full brogue. Full brogue patterned shoes that use leather of a different color or an entirely different material in the inserts are called Spectator shoes, and as the name suggests, they are usually striking shoes that definitely won't go unnoticed.

Traditionally, Brogue patterned shoes have been considered suitable for more casual dressing, but with good style sense, these striking shoes can also be worn with a suit and even as dress shoes, as long as the dress code and the rest of the outfit are taken into account. For example, with a tailcoat, only a black patent leather understated shoe is used, so brogue shoes are naturally not the right choice. The use of brogue patterns as dress shoes divides opinions by country; in some places, etiquette is interpreted more literally than in others. In Finland, you can confidently wear brogue shoes at celebrations and with a suit.

You can create a striking outfit by choosing a belt in the same shade and style as your shoe. If your brogue shoe is particularly eye-catching, it might be best to keep the rest of your outfit elegantly understated, ensuring your look stays balanced. 

At Saarni, you'll find a comprehensive selection of Brogue patterned shoes, available in both subtly beautiful shades and refreshingly different colors and combinations. Some models are our own designs made exclusively for the Saarni boutique—wearing these, you'll stylishly stand out from the crowd!