Gents, can you recommend a pair of black monk strapped shoes under $400

[Liquidus]



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.

 

[quaker13]

The brands that have been suggested to you are much higher quality.

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

 

[Liquidus]



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.

 

[CanGren]

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.

 

[shadesofbeige]

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...9237353?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item19d811f2e9

 

[Fred G. Unn]



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.)

 

[shadesofbeige]

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-Brot...3770960?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3ccdfa4dd0

 

[Fred G. Unn]



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-Brot...3770960?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3ccdfa4dd0

 

[suited]

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.

 

[quaker13]

can anyone else recommend some black double monk straps on ebay in a size 12, i lost my auction??

 

[Fred G. Unn]

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-...stid%3D7707&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.)

 

[quaker13]

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-...stid%3D7707&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

 

[Fred G. Unn]



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.

 

[kranglefant]

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?