Shoes too casual for business? Lavorazione Artigiana Monk Strap

[orthofrancis]

Saw this pair of Lavorazione Artigiana Monk Straps for sale on Ebay. They look quite nice, but I'm second guessing myself on the toes, whether they are too square-toed to be worn with a suit. I work in a hospital, so it's not as formal as finance - thus I'm thinking I might be able to wear them.

What say you?

 

[Journeyman]

I think that the toe shape is alright, and I love monkstraps, but I really don't like the centre line of stitching on those shoes. Nor do I like the (in my opinion) peculiar little row of four leather stitches next to the centre seam.

In short, I think it would be fine for you to wear brown monkstraps, but I also think that you could find a more attractive pair.

 

[porcelain monkey]

The shoes are not my style, but I wouldn't bat an eye to see someone wear them with a suit.

 

[Douglas]

I don't think the shape is the problem. I think the center seam is the problem. At the hospital, however, I think you can get away with them.

 

[mimile]

Those are not the worst shoes I've seen.

 

[Golf_Nerd]

Originally Posted by Douglas

I don't think the shape is the problem. I think the center seam is the problem. At the hospital, however, I think you can get away with them.

+1

Yes, at the hospital in a body bag. Next day in the newspaper: Who is the unknown dead with the center seam?

Any other occasion: NO!

 

[haganah]

Hideous. Absolutely awful. with a suit, even worse.

 

[Cary Grant]

I like those but I think they look "rough" enough that I'd keep them with denim... but I wouldn't cringe to see them with a suit.

 

[DocHolliday]

I too would vote against those. They strike me as an inelegant take on a very elegant design. That center seam is a killer.

 

[CharlesAlexander]

Don't get those they look horrible.

Letting you know before you spend the money.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I too would vote against those. They strike me as an inelegant take on a very elegant design. That center seam is a killer.
I'm not a fan. I share Doc's view about them.