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post #16 of 29
1/10/13 at 12:30pm
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/261153397308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#

just bought these puppies courtesy of ebay

The brands that have been suggested to you are much higher quality.
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post #17 of 29
1/10/13 at 2:08pm
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The brands that have been suggested to you are much higher quality.

You don't think that after a certain point quality become negligible 

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post #18 of 29
1/10/13 at 2:35pm
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You don't think that after a certain point quality become negligible 

No personal experience, but I don't think Magnanni is at that point.
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post #19 of 29
1/10/13 at 2:48pm

I saw a Magnanni section in a department store while in Berlin...definitely not as robust as the other brands mentioned earlier. Depends how often you'll wear them for it to matter though.

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post #20 of 29
1/10/13 at 2:48pm

These are a great deal if you don't mind a single monk. They're made by Tricker's, I think Handgrade. You can always cut off the grosgrain at the back.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THOM-BROWNE-Mens-Black-Pebble-Leather-Monk-Strap-Shoe-Size-11-5-NEW-/110999237353?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item19d811f2e9

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post #21 of 29
1/10/13 at 4:56pm
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You can always cut off the grosgrain at the back.

... and replace the metal heel too before you fall and bust something, unless you walk solely on asphalt. I got a pair of Grenson boots once that had a heel exactly like that and it was like walking on ice whenever I was indoors. I wore them once and sent them over to B Nelson to have it replaced with rubber. (They did a fantastic job BTW.)
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post #22 of 29
1/10/13 at 9:00pm

Should have waited a couple hours, more expensive but double (not single) monk. Brooks Brothers Black Fleece by C&J. 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brooks-Brothers-Black-Fleece-Thom-Browne-Double-Monk-Strap-11D-Made-England-778-/261153770960?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3ccdfa4dd0

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post #23 of 29
1/11/13 at 6:04am
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Originally Posted by shadesofbeige View Post

Should have waited a couple hours, more expensive but double (not single) monk. Brooks Brothers Black Fleece by C&J. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brooks-Brothers-Black-Fleece-Thom-Browne-Double-Monk-Strap-11D-Made-England-778-/261153770960?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3ccdfa4dd0

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post #24 of 29
1/11/13 at 6:08am
Allen Edmonds Neumora - although they aren't all that narrow. I ended up returning mine because they were wider than any D I've ever owned - so consider that.
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post #25 of 29
1/16/13 at 9:44am
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can anyone else recommend some black double monk straps on ebay in a size 12, i lost my auction??

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post #26 of 29
1/16/13 at 11:18am
If you like the look of Magnannis, just buy 'em, it's not like they are hard to find:
http://www.lastcall.com/p/Magnanni-Antiqued-Monk-Strap-Loafer-Black-Magnanni/prod13750002_cat000002__/?icid=&searchType=GUIDED&rte=%252Fetemplate%252Fp9E.jsp%253FparentId%253Dcat000002%2526itemId%253Dcat000002%2526N%253D4294967141%252B4294967148%252B4294965202%2526menuPath%253Dcat000000_cat000002_cat000002%2526_requestid%253D7707&eItemId=prod13750002&cmCat=search

They aren't the quality of some of the other brands recommended, but should be pretty good for $200. I'm not positive but I think Magnannis are blake stitched. (Only goes up to 11.5 online, but I'm sure you could call a store and find 'em.)
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post #27 of 29
1/16/13 at 11:22am
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Originally Posted by Fred G. Unn View Post

If you like the look of Magnannis, just buy 'em, it's not like they are hard to find:
http://www.lastcall.com/p/Magnanni-Antiqued-Monk-Strap-Loafer-Black-Magnanni/prod13750002_cat000002__/?icid=&searchType=GUIDED&rte=%252Fetemplate%252Fp9E.jsp%253FparentId%253Dcat000002%2526itemId%253Dcat000002%2526N%253D4294967141%252B4294967148%252B4294965202%2526menuPath%253Dcat000000_cat000002_cat000002%2526_requestid%253D7707&eItemId=prod13750002&cmCat=search

They aren't the quality of some of the other brands recommended, but should be pretty good for $200. I'm not positive but I think Magnannis are blake stitched. (Only goes up to 11.5 online, but I'm sure you could call a store and find 'em.)

 

Awesome thanks. Is getting a size 11.5 as a size 12 gonna be suicide

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post #28 of 29
1/16/13 at 1:18pm
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Awesome thanks. Is getting a size 11.5 as a size 12 gonna be suicide
I dunno, I've never owned that brand. They are widely available at NM Last Call, Saks Off Fifth, and other outlets so they shouldn't be too hard to find though.
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post #29 of 29
3/26/13 at 12:10pm

Hi, Any experience with how these BBBF double monks fit? Do they fit true-to-size? The measurements of the US 11D are 13" (outer sole) and 4 5/8 width - same as a pair of size 11.5 (US 12.5) Tod's shoes I own. Trying to convince myself that the BBBF's will fit, can you help? :)

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