The Monk Shoe, both single and double, is a relatively recent style to hit popularity, originating in the late 19th century and taking inspiration from 15th century monk strapped sandals.
The monk shoe is a traditionally formal shoe, though less formal than an Oxford. They’re at home in formal and general day-to-day settings, though usually inappropriate for black tie or very formal events.
Key features of a Monk Shoe:
- Single Monk – one band strap that closes across the instep, typically via a saddle buckle
- Double Monk – two band straps, which provide a better fit and are ideal for narrower feet
Newman and Regent offer a single or double buckled Monk Shoe, in a range of contemporary leather colours and sole options.
Our Monk Shoes are 100% made in the UK from our factory in Kettering, Northampton, by a team of talented clickers, stitchers & cordwainers.
View our range of Monk Shoes here: https://newmanandregent.com/collections/monks
