Monk strap shoes combine a classical style and a casual touch. In our catalogue, you will find the finest models, all crafted from top quality leather and backed by more than 140 years of experience.
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Leather sole with a combination heel. Size EU. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: High quality leather hand-dyed, a process wich makes each pair of shoes unique and unrepeteable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which its a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each pair of shoes.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discoloration.
Los zapatos de hebilla poseen elementos que los identifican de inmediato. Son los siguientes:
-Sistema de cierre mediante una o dos hebillas
-Un sistema de cierre que refuerza su ajuste al pie
-Una apariencia tendente a la austeridad y la sobriedad
Todos estos atributos hacen de esta tipología una opción elegante y cómoda. Durante mucho tiempo fue duramente criticada por los puristas, aunque hoy en día es una incuestionable del calzado. Razón por la cual encontrarás todo tipo de modelos realizados con una gran variedad de pieles, hormas y construcciones, como la Goodyear.
There are two clear subcategories of this type of shoe, and they concern the number of buckles. We can distinguish between:
-Single monk strap.
-Double monk strap.
These subcategories affect the degree of formality, single monk strap being considered more formal. They are unquestionably discreet shoes but can feature many decorative elements, making them very versatile for both formal and informal wear.
Given the versatility of these shoes (especially double monk straps), there are many options for combining them with different garments. Plain black shoes with a single buckle can be worn with suits and other more formal outfits. As we said, this is the most formal and, therefore, least versatile option.
However, double monk strap shoes can be worn with jeans, skirts and leggings, as well as jumpers, leather and tweed jackets, blazers, overcoats, raincoats and t-shirts.
Nevertheless, despite the great freedom we have when it comes to combinations, there is one rule we must follow: the buckle of your monk strap shoes should match your belt buckle and even the casing of your wrist watch.
As with other types of footwear, greater elegance is usually associated with plain black shoes. This type of monk strap shoe can be worn with black or other sober colours like grey, preferably with a suit or other dress clothes. If, on the other hand, you want to combine them with more eye-catching and casual colours, there is nothing better than double monk straps in suede.
You can also wear double monk strap shoes with broguing, fringes and even braided leather. Remember that in the world of footwear, there is a simple rule of thumb: the more ornate a shoe, the more suitable it is for informal or casual situations.
We mentioned before that monk straps are very sober shoes. This is closely related to their origins in the monasteries of England, a fact that also helps to explain the shoes' highly functional fastening, which allows for a close fit on any foot. Over time, the shoes evolved into the monk straps of today, adopting the shape we now associate with them in the early 19th century.
Since then, men's monk strap shoes have evolved and been adopted by all strata of society, and are now also a very popular type of footwear for women.