Whats so great about Monks?

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

blackowww

Beautiful!

 

[edmorel]

Probably my favorite shoe:

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by kuwisdelu

I love monks. Velcro for adults? I understand the metaphor, but why not bash loafers, too, then? Are lace-ups the only single way to go ever?

Loafers are not as offensive as monks and besides, this thread is about the inexplicable desire to part with money in exchange for them.

 

[mr monty]

Bonora double monks

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Rider specials

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[Gus]

Originally Posted by woolymammoth

Wonderful - are these shoes a current Bontoni model?

Yes they were one of their first models and still in the line. I especially like the color since it is a wonderful shade that works as well in summer as winter.

 

[kuwisdelu]

Originally Posted by jet

Loafers are not as offensive as monks and besides, this thread is about the inexplicable desire to part with money in exchange for them.

The question is what makes them so offensive in the first place? Many of us quite like them.

 

[cmeisenzahl]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

And, there are the Bontoni triple monks. I have never had any other shoe where so many people have stopped me on the street or in stores to ask where they could get these. I know they aren't for everyone but I like them. They are also the most comfortable leather soled shoes I have ever owned.

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love those!!!! ;-)

 

[pajames]

The first shoes I wore when I entered grade school were monks. They were the only ones that fit my then very narrow feet. At the time I hated them as they were always brown. When I got older I looked at them in a new light. Now they are among my favorites in both single and double. Now the shoe I don't get is the bal boots. I think they are horrid. But thats just me.

 

[lasbar]

Agree with you on the Balmoral boots...Pure product of a group think...

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by kuwisdelu

The question is what makes them so offensive in the first place? Many of us quite like them.

See my posts in this thread.

Originally Posted by lasbar

Agree with you on monks...Pure product of a group think...

ftfy

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by lasbar

Agree with you on the Balmoral boots...Pure product of a group think...
I enjoy bal boots with suits, especially in winter.

 

[Pezzaturra]

Single monks from VASS or Santoni are quite nice, for variety.
Straight double monks are very difficult to make look elegant. The only exception I can think of is that angled double monk from Lobb (called Jeremin or something).
So to sum it up straight double monk is ugly as sin and not recommended for high instep folk.

 

[Salsalocust]

A monk for the countryside?

Crockett & Jones "Lowndes" tan pebble Grain - ridgway sole- 341 last

Regards,

Graham

 

[imatlas]

Originally Posted by Salsalocust

A monk for the countryside?

Crockett & Jones "Lowndes" tan pebble Grain - ridgway sole- 341 last

Regards,

Graham

Not a fan. Some monks make me think of puritan's shoes, so I prefer them to be more city than country (ie sleek last, leather sole, close welt).

 

[imatlas]

I've never been able to find a pair of monks that could accomodate my feet & orthotics, which is why a pair of double monks was my choice for my first pair of bespoke shoes:

(ignore the medallion template, this was a WIP shot and it has changed a couple of times since then)

It doesn't really show in the picture, but the quarters and flap (?) are in navy veal calf, while the vamp is black veal calf.

Final fitting is tomorrow!