Monk Strap shoes

[jake431]

I've always wanted a pair of Monk Strap shoes, similar to the ones my Grandfather's wearing here (sorry about the dark photo):

Any suggestions where I might find such a pair?

Thanks,
-Jake

 

[Julius Xavier]

My sugestion is go to ol' google and type in Monk Strap Shoes. I'm sure retailers will pop up. I found tons.


-Doc

 

[flat-top]

Click here!
http://www.zappos.com/n/es?d=722000...order_by=default&show_all=1&show_all=1&page=1

 

[BellyTank]

Jake, I bought a pair of NOS vintage Florsheims monks off eBay a while back...

The style is very popular (in the classic sense)in England- you might try some English sources if you have no luck locally-

B
T

 

[jake431]

The photo's dark, so I can't tell precisely, but do they have a cap toe as well in the pic?

There are plenty of monk strap shoes these days, but the modern toe shape is all wrong - either square toed or pointy, neither is right.

-Jake

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Good brand of shoes

http://www.onlineshoes.com/productp...biz&term=men's+allen-edmonds+holt&offer=64961

 

[Johnnysan]

Jake,

I did a bit of work in Photoshop...not sure if it will help, but the shoe does appear to have a cap toe to me.

I'm not a fan of monk straps, but a pair like these could change my mind. Nice shoes! Good luck with your search.

 

[SHARPETOYS]

AIR MADERO MONK by Cole Haan

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/ca...oductId=86002&productGroup=&_requestid=515263

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/img/prod/c03/c03552_pop.jpg

Cole Haan Collection
AIR MADERO MONK
Style # C03552

 

[jake431]

Thanks for the help, getting closer to that perfect brown pair of 'em...

-Jake

 

[Julius Xavier]

BROWN Monk Strap Shoes

Hey this might help you a bit. These are the ones I own. They are brown leather and have the monk straps. I'm not a huge fan of the soles of the shoes but they fit awesome and are a pair of my favorite shoes. They are make by a US company called Dockers, yes the same company who makes the Khaki pants.

I hope this helps-

Doc

 

[AlanC]

For a really nice monkstrap I'd go English, although it ain't cheap:

Crockett & Jones:

Edward Green:










John Lobb 'Jermyn II':

Also John Lobb:



Weston (French):

 

[jake431]

I like the John Lobb ones especially - English you say?

-Jake

 

[BellyTank]

Jake, I just bought a digital camera, so I'll post a pic of my (were NOS)vintage Florsheim's Monks ASAP. I have just moved to Copenhagen though, so all my worldly possessions are still in boxes someplace...

B
T

 

[BellyTank]

Vintage Florsheim Monks-

These are my $12 eBargains-

I'm guessing that this style would fit the bill Jake-?
I think these are the 'classic' vintage style you require... toe shape and all-

So maybe I'm just offering you an example of what to look for...
B
T

 

[jake431]

Those are pretty much exactly what I am looking for Martin, thanks - now I at least have a clearer photo to compare to!

-Jake

 

[BellyTank]

Jake- if you need more detail- I'll send you some more, clearer pics-

B
T

 

[jake431]

Maybe some detail - a top view of the toe shape, a good shot of the heel - all this would be useful.

Thanks so much!

-Jake

 

[Alan Eardley]

Monk's strap

I have a pair like those but in black! Nice shoes...

Alan

 

[BellyTank]

Alan, I had a pair of British Officers' shoes in a very similar style but in pebbled leather. They wore out...

B/Martin/T