Monk

Monk shoes, also known the monk strap, are shoes characterised by their lack of a lacing system and instead, are closed by a buckle and strap. Popularised in the mid-2000's and fast-becoming the preferred style of footwear amongst the fashion-forward, the monk shoe is widely accepted as less formal than an Oxford but more so than a Derby. With simple lines and contemporary style, the monk shoe traditionally features either a single or double strap fastening and depending on how minimal a design the wearer prefers, both iterations are equally appropriate for formal or casual wear.