Monk shoe
A double monk shoe
Illustration of a man's single-strap monk dress shoe
Amonk shoeormonk strapis a style ofdress shoewith no lacing, instead secured on the feet by one or multiple buckles and straps.[1][2]It was innovated by the English shoe makerEdward Greenin the late 19th century.[3]
The monk shoe is a moderately formal shoe: less formal than a fullOxford(American: Balmoral); but more so than an openDerby(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 occasionallybrogued,and is popular insuede.
Differences between the Monk, the Derby and the Oxford shoe
Publications
[edit]- Sternke, Helge (2006).Alles über Herrenschuhe(in German). Berlin.ISBN978-3-89479-252-7.OCLC180886933.
{{cite book}}:CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - McDowell, Colin (1989).Schuhe Schönheit, Mode, Phantasie.München.ISBN978-3-453-03606-2.OCLC75129487.
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Mandilaris, Kostas (2019-10-22)."History Of Monk Strap Shoes | Timeless Elegance For The Modern Man".Misiu Academy.Retrieved2021-03-01.
- ^Tao, Mei (31 July 2012)."Laces Out: The New Rules of Monkstraps".GQ.Retrieved2021-03-01.
- ^"Monk Strap Shoes: The Complete Guide To Monk Strap Shoe".Coveti.24 March 2023.Retrieved2023-04-11.
- ^"Shoe Leather and Accessory Glossary".www.pediwear.co.uk.Retrieved2021-03-01.
- ^Schneider, Sven Raphael (2016-08-29)."Monk Strap Shoes Guide".www.gentlemansgazette.com.Retrieved2021-03-01.
- ^Breslin, Yale (16 October 2014)."Five Essential Items for Every Man's Closet".Wall Street Journal.Retrieved2023-04-11.
- ^Gallagher, Jacob (21 March 2023)."The Most Polarizing Men's Dress Shoe Is Back. Buckle Up".Wall Street Journal.Retrieved2023-04-11.
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