Will Brogues Become Old Hat?

[Textbook]

Brogues have been massive for the last two years - everyone is wearing them.

But whilst the Brogue is considered a classic or timeless shoe, is it in danger of over-exposure and perhaps becoming old hat?

The reason I ask is I'm looking at an investment pair of shoes and its a straight two-horse race between a new pair of Brogues (probably Barker) or a pair of Double Monks (probably Meermin).
I already own a pair of tan brogues but they are just from the high street and was considering upgrading them but its clear Brogues have been massive for a couple of years now and I'm wondering whether they may drop-off soon and I'd be better investing in some good Monks instead?

Thoughts/opinions welcome!

[Nat]

I know they are very popular on here, but in my opinion, the double monk is just a silly looking shoe. There. I said it.

Brogues may go out of fashion, but not style.

[MarcLager]

I know they are very popular on here, but in my opinion, the double monk is just a silly looking shoe. There. I said it.

Thanks you! I thought it was just me. I think they look like shoes for people who never learned to tie the laces.

Brogues may go out of fashion, but not style.

Second.

[Wolf]

I don't particularly like brogues, but they aren't ever going to become old hat. It's a look that's always been about and always will.


Double monks, on the other hand, are currently trendy but probably won't be in ten years time.

[Pin Money]

Brogues are definitely a safer bet than monks

I think both will be firmly ensconced in the fashion realm for a long time to come though - we really do seem to have come around to these things a lot more and I don't think it is a fleeting affair.

[Textbook]

Thanks for the opinions chaps.

I think I will go for the Barker's - John Lewis have some beautiful ones in.