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The Great Carmina double monk debate!

post #1 of 31
12/2/11 at 10:58pm
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Hi everyone, in trying to decide which pair of double monks to pick up. On the one hand, the armory offers the safe choice in term of colour. The standard dark brown can be matched with most everything and is reasonably dressy. On the other hand, epaulet's offering is something fresh and something that I don't have in my wardrobe. It might be a bit more casual and not as versatile. It would save me about $100 though.

I need your help styleforum! Which one should I go for? Being that I am a very visual person, any action shots of similar shoes would be appreciated.

Here are links to the shoes:

http://www.thearmourystore.com/shoes/carmina-brown-double-monkstrap-shoes-inca-last

http://www.thearmourystore.com/shoes/carmina-brown-leather-simpson-dbmonk-


http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-1311/Salinger-Double-Monk-Caramel/Detail
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post #2 of 31
12/3/11 at 3:21am
I vote the Simpson from the Armoury. I prefer that last (and color) to the Inca last and lighter color. I find the last sleeker, and the color more versatile. Thats just me.
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post #3 of 31
12/3/11 at 3:53am

Based purely on looks, my preference is for the brown monk strap from The Armoury. However, Epaulet's caramel is quite eye-catching and, if it fills a gap in your wardrobe, makes for a more sensible addition.

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post #4 of 31
12/3/11 at 5:03am

the darker is the more versatile, as you say. DBMs are heavy looking and IMO go better with darker clothes, not the lights you'd match with the epaulets

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post #5 of 31
12/3/11 at 5:34am
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Originally Posted by Pliny View Post

the darker is the more versatile, as you say. DBMs are heavy looking and IMO go better with darker clothes, not the lights you'd match with the epaulets



 

True. However, I do think those caramel monks from Epaulet would make for a great spring look with medium blue trousers. The rich brown Armoury monks are perfect for the current season. Sadly not available in my size. :(

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post #6 of 31
12/20/11 at 6:58pm
I have a stupid question...I just bought the Salinger Double Monk from Epaulet and in the description it indicates that the shoe has "elastic top buckle attachment (allowing you to slip into them easily)". Do you guys unbuckle the shoes each time you put the shoe on or take it off or keep them buckled?

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post #7 of 31
12/20/11 at 7:12pm

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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

I have a stupid question...I just bought the Salinger Double Monk from Epaulet and in the description it indicates that the shoe has "elastic top buckle attachment (allowing you to slip into them easily)". Do you guys unbuckle the shoes each time you put the shoe on or take it off or keep them buckled?


+1. I always thought elastic bits on shoes weren't such a sign of high quality craftsmanship, however, those shoes aren't cheap!

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post #8 of 31
12/20/11 at 8:10pm
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

I have a stupid question...I just bought the Salinger Double Monk from Epaulet and in the description it indicates that the shoe has "elastic top buckle attachment (allowing you to slip into them easily)". Do you guys unbuckle the shoes each time you put the shoe on or take it off or keep them buckled?
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I keep the buckles on and use a shoe horn. Unbuckling the shoes everytime is probably not good for the buckle strap.
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post #9 of 31
12/20/11 at 9:57pm
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Originally Posted by SpooPoker View Post

I vote the Simpson from the Armoury. I prefer that last (and color) to the Inca last and lighter color. I find the last sleeker, and the color more versatile. Thats just me.


 

+1 for versatility.

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post #10 of 31
12/21/11 at 3:58am
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

I have a stupid question...I just bought the Salinger Double Monk from Epaulet and in the description it indicates that the shoe has "elastic top buckle attachment (allowing you to slip into them easily)". Do you guys unbuckle the shoes each time you put the shoe on or take it off or keep them buckled?
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Slip on unbuckled with a long shoe horn. But of necessity this will stretch the elastic on the buckles and at some stage they might wear out/break. But this can be easily replaced.
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post #11 of 31
12/21/11 at 5:09am
I find it very difficult to put the shoe on with the shoe still buckled...guess I'll have to buckle and unbuckle each time.
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post #12 of 31
12/21/11 at 5:32am
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Originally Posted by hrv123 View Post

Hi everyone, in trying to decide which pair of double monks to pick up.

if you're not eyetalian skip the idea of a dm. otherwise find out which last fits you best. that's all that matters. keep in mind that leather darkens over time and you can accelerate this process. it's not rocket science. good luck
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post #13 of 31
12/21/11 at 5:38am
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

I find it very difficult to put the shoe on with the shoe still buckled...guess I'll have to buckle and unbuckle each time.

I unbuckle the top buckle to put on / take off. The elastic makes for much easier buckling and unbuckling. Buckling shoes without elastic is much more effort.
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post #14 of 31
12/21/11 at 5:47am
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

...guess I'll have to buckle and unbuckle each time.
It not hard,
it easy. teacha.gif
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post #15 of 31
12/21/11 at 7:52am
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Originally Posted by Son Of Saphir View Post

It not hard,
it easy. teacha.gif

I have a habit of making tasks more difficult than they actually are...mwink[1].gif
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