Single Monk Strap Appreciation

[mjstamos1]

Lot's of comparison threads and what not and many double Monk threads so as a fan of the Single Monk I thought they deserved their own thread. A couple of reasons I like them are they tend to dress down nicely with jeans and they dress up well with a suit. I know they are not everyone's cup of tea but show us your Single monks!

Here are a few links to help get the ideas flowing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monk_shoe

http://dieworkwear.com/post/57713004143/reconsidering-the-single-monk


http://www.gq.com/story/singling-it-out-a-case-for-the-single-monkstrap

St. Crispin example.

 

[mjstamos1]

My cheap-o Saks casual style!

 

[chobochobo]

I prefer the John Lobb way of doing single monks a la Jermyn

 

[mjstamos1]

I can dig those, sleek and clean lines for sure, Lobb has a few cool single buckle styles!



I wear these JM's quite a bit, though in general I am not a fan of the smaller buckle.

 

[Mr Knightley]

One thing I like about single monkstraps is the (generally) larger buckle, which is easier to operate and looks nicer than the smaller ones on a DM. Having said that I only have the one pair at present - these Barkers. The Northcote in 'Castagnia' suede:





With cotton trou


With bespoke POW

 

[dddrees]

Is the only pair of single monk straps that I have. Actually I only have on pair of double monk straps, but since this is a single monk strap appreciation thread here is the single monk straps that I have.

 

[Mr Knightley]

Is the only pair of single monk straps that I have. Actually I only have on pair of double monk straps, but since this is a single monk strap appreciation thread here is the single monk straps that I have.

What are they?

You mentioned double monks and it might be interesting to learn of the ratio in poster's wardrobes. I have two pair of DMs and just the one pair of single monkstraps.

 

[dddrees]

What are they?

You mentioned double monks and it might be interesting to learn of the ratio in poster's wardrobes. I have two pair of DMs and just the one pair of single monkstraps.

The ones above are the Saint Crispins model 545 Kiltie monks. I also have a pair of John Lobb William II double monks.

 

[cowsgomoomoo]

I am interested to see the single monk burgundy cordovan in the wild. Anyone?

 

[mjstamos1]

Another Saint Crispin example that is just gorgeous!

 

[volcanotristate]

What do you all think are more versitile ;black or chestnut tan ?

 

[sldsd]

Carmina single monk in Polo suede from The Armoury insta...really like this pair