Benz single Monk
Monkstraps have surged in popularity recently, particularly the benz single monk style, known for its refined aesthetic and distinctive design. The single monk features a sleek, single strap that elegantly crosses over the upper portion of the shoe and fastens with a tasteful buckle. This design not only enhances visual appeal but also allows for exceptional comfort, making the single monkstrap a staple choice for those looking to make a lasting impression while maintaining a sophisticated and polished appearance.
The Details:
Materials: plaid sartorial fabric combined with grey painted calf and navy painted calf ensure a unique texture and finish that exudes luxury and style.
Lining: crafted from navy calf leather, providing an upscale interior that enhances comfort and longevity.
Sole: featuring a leather sole complemented by rubber button injections for added durability and superior traction.
Last: the Zurigo last offers a rounded toe, embodying the traditional English look that is both classic and contemporary.
The Fine Print:
PREMIUM LEATHER : We work exclusively with the best leather tanneries and importers, ethically sourced and bred. Our leather catalog is high grade 100% calf leather.
ABSORBENT LAYER : All our shoes have a special midsole that absorbs the impact of walking, giving you greater comfort and managing to extend the life of the sole.
ORIGINAL SOLE: Our soles are made in the traditional way, making them with several layers of pressed leather for the standard leather sole and other high quality materials for our other soles. All of our construction methods are universally recognized as the best type of classic methods including Goodyear welt, blake stitched, etc..
LEATHER LINING : The inner skin of the Q is composed of a soft calf leather lining, which makes them much more comfortable and long lasting.
HANDCRAFTED PRODUCT: Our designs are hand made. We do not use molds or laser cutting. All our production links are made and supervised by high expert footwear craftsmen with over 40 years of experience.
OUR SEAL: All our products include a specially made QS® logo stamp to recognize authenticity.
Fits true to size. If between sizes in sneakers, select the size down. Not sure what size you should get? Try our 3D foot sizing guide on your mobile or tablet. CLICK HERE
Comparing Shoes
When comparing two different shoes you should know that, despite their external differences, the inner shape is the key element when it comes to fitting.
See below a comparison between two Wholecut shoes as an example, both with the same size (42 EU).
The one on the left is made using the Zurigo Last (rounded toe) and the other one uses the Monti Last (long chisel toe).
As you can see, the long and narrow toe shape of the Monti last generates a larger blind / unused space at the toe. How much space you have in front of the toe varies depending on the type of shoe and its toe shape.
That is why, even though the shoe on the right is 1 cm longer (total length measured from the heel to the tip of the toe) both shoes are effectively the same size.
Admittedly, there's no point in comparing the fitting of two different shoes only based on their total length.
