Monk shoe

The Monkstrap ( or shortly known as Monk ) is a basic model of classic men's loafers in the derby section, which is closed instead of a lacing with one (or two) belt.

Historical

According to a U.S. withholding Monkstraps should go back to footwear Alpine monks from the 15th century. However, this claim lacks a document. On the contrary, the stem sections of monk shoes indeed have a strap snap on, but does not run this from the shoe inside to the outside, but draws on the outer side up and then pulled through a loop back to run down and become fixed there. A secure proof of the existence of Monkstraps contrast dates only from the year 1901.

Features and Variants

The stem base section of a Monkstraps equivalent to a derby, the inner rear quarter, called quarters, ending in one or two straps, which are closed with one or two pin buckle located on the tip of the outer rear shaft part. Monks with two belt fasteners are called Doppelmonks. Monkstraps there are in the collections of all manufacturers classic welted men's shoe factory. Monks are usually undecorated, but there are also as they Halfbrogues and quite rare with an ornate wing cap.

Use

Except for very formal occasions Monks can be combined with almost all clothing styles - from jeans to business suit. Fashionable and usually manufactured in bonded style Monkstraps have a strikingly large buckle. Welted, higher Monks are in this respect much more cautious. The buckle may be silver, black, brown or brass color.