London, UK Posted 3 years, 11 months ago
Laces Out
Guys, this is the dress shoe of the season. Isn't it time you joined the order of the monkstrap? Thing is, there are ground rules. Here's our heel-to-toe guide to buckling up
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Go Monastic
They're the dressiest of all men's shoes. But don't be all precious. The cool thing now is to treat monks like just another pair of kicks.
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Know When to Double-Buckle
Double monkstraps are more advanced—not for the sartorial faint of heart. Get it right, though, and you'll turn twice the heads.
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Framing Is Half the Battle
Don't be shy with those fancy shoes! Really make your monks pop by showcasing them with cuffed pants hemmed short.
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What Kind of Monk Are You?
Try on every version in the shoe department until you find your perfect soles, mate. Here are a few of our favorite variations.
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One Pair, Three Ways
Dudes like the Duke of Windsor and the Earl of So-and-So loved to pair monks with a suit. Which is exactly why you should wear yours with jeans.
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Monkstraps as Intended
A suit is the obvious choice for a shoe so elegant. (Yup, we just said elegant.) But it's no longer the only way to buckle up.
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