a heavy, durable work boot or work shoe, typically made of leather.
From Irish 'brógan,' meaning a small shoe. The word came to English via Irish immigrants and became popular in America for describing sturdy work boots.
Brogans were the standard boot for soldiers, construction workers, and farmers because they're nearly indestructible—military brogans from the 1950s are still worn today, sometimes by choice for their durability and vintage style.
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