Brand
Thistle Shoes
Creating a lovely range of Ghillie brogues, Thistle Shoes have been the primary maker of highland shoes in Scotland for almost three decades. It was started in 1984 and is run by the same family to this day.
Standard Piper Brogue
£95.00
The piper brogue has a matt finish leather upper. The shoe is leather lined to allow the foot to breathe and includes a padded leather insole and top line for maximum comfort. Featured on this shoe are the traditional steel quarter tips on the heels for maximum durability and authenticity.
- These brogues were developed by listening to what pipers wanted in a brogue. What did they want? Comfort and durability.
- The smooth leather has a waxy finish to improve protection against weather, although this can’t make them waterproof of course. For standing or marching on all types of terrain, it was decided the ridged rubber sole would be the best option.
- The shoe is leather lined to allow the foot to breathe and includes a padded leather insole and top line for maximum comfort around the heel and ankle.
- Featured on this shoe are the traditional steel quarter tips which are hand screwed into the heel.
