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brogues

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clodhoppers
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The manager pieced together a full ensemble of kilt, jacket, sporran, hose and brogues.

From BBC Oct. 20, 2025

Accessories included two-tone brogues as well as fringed shawls and berets with beaded fringes.

From Reuters Feb. 26, 2023

As almost the first order of business, Esmond takes his bride to be fitted for handmade brown leather brogues from the celebrated Peal & Company.

From Washington Post Jun. 8, 2022

A week later, through a Netflix rep, Roth confirmed that the brand behind the brogues she’d bought was To Boot New York.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 2, 2021

They wore gray suits, striped ties, black brogues.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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