Pat Boone wore Bucks-- a sueded (or nubuck) shoes-- and he wore saddle shoes-- which are kind of oxford shoe, with a saddle (a second piece of leather ) over the instep-- ususally in a contrasting color-- they also have wing tips (toe tips) in a contrasting color. Pat Boone wore biege and brown buck saddle shoes, and white and black (smooth) leather saddle shoes. (i still have a pair of saddle shoes-- but I have been called "Imelda"-- since i have a special cabinet (a shoe cubby) just for shoes-- it holds 72 pairs of shoes-- its not quite filled.)

the last time i was in London (mid '80's) i found beautiful suede shoes in Royal blue, Kelly green and Royal purple-- and bought a pair in each color-- I always got comments when i wore them! I was so sorry when they finally wore out!

And meanwhile -- why are oxfords so named and how about ghillies-- or broughs-- and whille many loafers are moc's (mocacins) not all are.. do recognize the difference? I know some of this is a YART from what are you wearing-- so feel free to ignore it...


my other obsession