Monk Straps are for the Modern Man

Monk Straps are for the Modern Man

May 13, 2018

Monk strap shoes are a hallmark of the fashion-forward yet traditionally-inclined modern man. Originating in Europe several centuries ago, the look later found its way into the public fashion consciousness. The style evolved throughout the 20th century going mainstream during the twenties and thirties.

The monk strap is a slip-on that retains the tongue and vamp commonly found on lace-ups, the buckle and strap replacing laces. Single monk straps are without a doubt the most popular, but double and even triple-strapped versions also exist.

A single-strap monk shoe is better suited to a casual chic attire due to its clean, stripped-back appearance. It is perfect for a night on the town. With minimal detailing - the only stitching appearing between the vamp and the quarter, and down the heel - it creates a smooth, uncluttered appearance. With a suit, sport jacket and dress pants, or simply with a pair of jeans our Elgin monk strap shoe is just perfect.



Size chart

HOW TO MESURE ?

  1. Wear the socks you’ll use with your new footwear.
  2. Stand on a piece of paper large enough to fit your foot, distributing your weight evenly.
  3. Trace around your foot with a pen or pencil, keeping it in an upright position.
  4. Measure from the center of the heel to the tip of the big toe to determine foot length.
  5. For the width measure from the left most extreme to the right most extreme joint of the foot
  6. Measure both feet, using the longer/wider one to determine your shoe size.
  7. It’s recommended to measure your feet at the end of the day.
  8. Use the measurements to find your size using the below charts


SIZE GUIDE

D = Narrow | F = Average | G = Wide | H = Extra Wide 

Foot length

(mm)

US / CA EU F Width

(mm)

G Width

(mm)

H Width

(mm)

237 6 39 95 97 99
241 6.5 39.5 96 98 100
246 7 40 97 99 101
250 7.5 40.5 98 100 102
254 8 41 99 101 103
258 8.5 41.5 100 102 104
263 9 42 101
103
105
267
9.5
42.5
102 104 106
271
10
43
103 105 107
275
10.5
43.5
104 106 108
279
11
44
105 107 109
284 11.5 44.5 106 108 110
288 12 45 107 109 111
292 12.5 45.5 108 110 112
296 13 46 109 111 113
301 13.5 46.5 110 112 114
305 14 47
111
113
115
309 14.5 47.5
112
114
116
313 15 48 113 115 117

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