This article is about the shoe. For the accent, see Brogue. 'Brogues, often called wingtips in the United States, are low-heeled shoes made of heavy leather, said to have originated in Scotland. The term wingtip derives from the toe cap pattern, which forms a W and resembles the profile of spreading bird wings.http://www.dancestore.com/shoeterms-glossary.html Brogues are considered traditional men's dress shoes, although less formal than the plain or decorated cap-toe Oxford shoe. They are usually laced, although sometimes the design is applied to loafers or to women's shoes. Ghillie Brogues, or Ghillies, are a type of shoe with laces along the instep and no tongue, especially used for Scottish country dancing. Although now primarily worn for dancing and social events, ghillies originated as a shoe that would drain water and dry quickly due to the lack of a to

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