Monk shoe explained
A monk shoe or monk strap is a style of dress shoe with no lacing, instead secured on the feet by one or multiple buckles and straps.[1] [2] It was innovated by the English shoe maker Edward Green in the late 19th century.[3]
The monk shoe is a moderately formal shoe: less formal than a full Oxford (American: Balmoral); but more so than an open Derby (American: Blücher).[4] [5] In between these, it is one of the main categories of men's shoes.
The monk shoe is described by some specialists in the fashion sector as the most accomplished men's dress shoe.[6] [7] It often has a cap toe, is occasionally brogued, and is popular in suede.
Publications
- Book: Sternke, Helge . Alles über Herrenschuhe . 2006 . 978-3-89479-252-7 . Berlin . de . 180886933.
- Book: McDowell, Colin . Schuhe Schönheit, Mode, Phantasie . 1989 . 978-3-453-03606-2 . München . 75129487.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Mandilaris. Kostas. 2019-10-22. History Of Monk Strap Shoes Timeless Elegance For The Modern Man. 2021-03-01. Misiu Academy. en-US.
- Web site: Tao. Mei. Laces Out: The New Rules of Monkstraps. 2021-03-01. GQ. 31 July 2012 . en-us.
- Web site: Monk Strap Shoes: The Complete Guide To Monk Strap Shoe. 2023-04-11 . Coveti . 24 March 2023 . en-US.
- Web site: Shoe Leather and Accessory Glossary. 2021-03-01. www.pediwear.co.uk.
- Web site: Schneider. Sven Raphael. 2016-08-29. Monk Strap Shoes Guide. 2021-03-01. www.gentlemansgazette.com. en-US.
- News: Breslin . Yale . Five Essential Items for Every Man's Closet . 2023-04-11 . Wall Street Journal . 16 October 2014 . en-US.
- News: Gallagher . Jacob . The Most Polarizing Men's Dress Shoe Is Back. Buckle Up. . 2023-04-11 . Wall Street Journal . 21 March 2023 . en-US.
