Shoe Profile: The Monk Strap

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Monk Strap Shoes are nothing new in the stylish men’s closet, but they are certainly getting more attention than before. Worn in Europe centuries ago, by you guessed it, monks, they became popular as stand in for the usual sandals the monks would wear. What separates the monk strap from most other shoes is the absence of laces and instead, one, two or even three straps.

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Monk Straps are considered dressier than a Derby but a step below the classic Oxford. Whether you choose a pair with one strap or double straps, to wear them with socks or without the trick is to pull them off with everything from Jeans to your finest suits with a stylish, relaxed wear.

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Popular in leather, suede and brogued at the toe, monk straps are surely a wardrobe staple you’ll wonder how you ever did without!

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