Apron

An apron front is a piece of leather or suede that is stitched on top of the front of the shoe, in a shape like an apron.

Brogue toe cap

A brogue toe cap is an extra section of leather on the toe (the toe cap) that has decorative perforations.

Brogue wing cap

The front of the shoe has a distinctive broguing design in the shape of a "W".

Plain toe cap

A smooth, unembellished piece of leather is fitted over the toe of the shoe.

Plain wing cap

A plain piece of leather is sewn to the front of the shoe in a "W" shape.

Plain

A shoe with no decoration or perforations on the toe or vamp.