Today's Shoes

Day

Cleverley bespoke half-brogue balmoral in British tan calf. A balmoral (in the British sense of the word "balmoral") is an oxford (ie, closed-laced) shoe where the vamp/quarter seam runs parallel to the ground from the throat all the way to the heel of the shoe. The shoe to the right is identical to mine, only in suede instead of calf. This style of shoe is also called a galosh. It derives from the original balmoral boot of the late 19th Century, which was a high boot with the same vamp/quarter seam, only with canvas above the seam instead of leather. The boot also buttoned instead of lacing. It was the most correct footwear for daytime formal wear up until the 1930s, after which it began to fall into disuse.

Evening

Moreschi tobacco suede and chestnut calf penny loafer driving mocs. It's hot out, and I don't feel like wearing socks.