Quote Originally Posted by Cygnus View Post
I don't think velcro would be secure enough, personally; especially if you plan to dance in these shoes.

I had my reservations about using the laces to secure the buckles, but I think the shoes look quite good now. I also usually remove the laces from my shoes for polishing. My only complaint is that the leather behind the buckle and the leather of the shoe are different, but, unless you attend a function for the vertically challenged, I doubt if anyone would notice.

My personal preference is for the buckle to be somewhat nearer the toe (which isn't a practical place for a buckle, but they're non-functional anyway) and for red laces - but those are both matters of taste.
I agree with the buckle needing to be nearer to the toe, however, it doesn't look completely terrible farther up, closer to the laces. Velcro may not be entirely strong, especially whilst dancing, great point. Perhaps attaching velcro with a super glue such as Gorrilla Glue? Maybe a wee bit extreme, and it would certainly never come off again without destroying that bit of leather! Perhaps not a very good idea there! You could just stick with the lace attachment, as it does look pretty good now. Up to you mate...still waiting to hear back from Gordy (P/M Gordon Walker).

Slainte,