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Which monkstrap with raw denim

MeowMeow

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I want to get a pair of monk straps to go with skinny jeans. Which brand will offer the best quality, Alden, Church's, or Crockett and Jones?
 

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I like C&J monkstrap styling the most.
 

soulstylist

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Qualitywise C+J handgrades would be best, C+J mainline, Churchs and Aldens about the same.

...and I second C+J for styling...
 

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I think I'm the only person on the forum who thinks monkstraps are absolutlely hideous and would never own a pair as long as I live.
 

why

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Originally Posted by jet
I think I'm the only person on the forum who thinks monkstraps are absolutlely hideous and would never own a pair as long as I live.

We'll have to get you a pair for your funeral.
 

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I cringe every time I see mc dudes wearing them and mafoofan loves them, ******* heinous.
 

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Mafoofan likes children.
 

jet

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No surprise there.
 

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i love AE moras. if the fit wasnt so terrible on my foot i would wear those daily
 

Warren G.

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c&j saville ;]
 

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i was thinking of getting the brown suede mora's then really i was like naaaaaaaaaaaaah
 

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Originally Posted by jet
I think I'm the only person on the forum who thinks monkstraps are absolutlely hideous and would never own a pair as long as I live.

You're not alone.
 

Tarmac

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Lowndes with jeans is teh cool

I own Alden 954, brown suede moras, and CJ Mortimers. Also teh cool
 

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