Double monks cheaper than the Lowndes?

[holymadness]

I've never seen a pair in the wild either. Not even a single monk.

Then again, when I first joined SF, I used to think they were weird and elf-like. Now they're among my favourite designs.

Conditioning is a hell of a drug.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

They're quite rare in London too.

I love double monks (way up there on my favourites) but I don't own a pair. Every time I'm in C&J I eye up a pair of Lowndes, usually try them on and then decide on something else as they look just a *tiny* bit flashy.

Whenever I've spotted them in London - they're always being sported by someone with tight trousers, no socks and something equally unsightly up top.

 

[Trompe le Monde]

i like wearing mine. with socks and comfortable fitting trousers. so if you see them in london, chances are high it could be me

mine are not yet broken in (worn 5 occasions maybe?)... but they are quite hurting to my posterior ankle. dont know what it is about - i have other shoes with similar heel wall shape and material stiffness but these ones just make my heel aches... might have to give up the lowndes

 

[aj_del]

Just noticed that Herring now has a double monks for 195 GBP (166 GBP w/o VAT) Any idea who is the maker of these ? http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/produc...colour_id=1962

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by aj_del

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/produc...colour_id=1962

These look good.

 

[upnorth]

They are made by Rey Mysterio on the famed 619 last.

 

[ManofKent]

Originally Posted by aj_del

Just noticed that Herring now has a double monks for 195 GBP (166 GBP w/o VAT)

Any idea who is the maker of these ?

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/produc...colour_id=1962

Not a last I'm familiar with, but my guess would be Cheaney.

 

[upnorth]

Don't think its Cheaney, they would state made in UK instead of the EU.

 

[ManofKent]

Originally Posted by upnorth

Don't think its Cheaney, they would state made in UK instead of the EU.

Probably true - maybe Portugal or Spain ?

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by upnorth

They are made by Rey Mysterio on the famed 619 last.

Famed?

 

[Trompe le Monde]

style wise they look nice, but check out the meandering welt seam......pet peeve of mine