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In Person: Actually Affordable Double Monk Straps

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Mercanti Fiorentini Double Monk Strap – $122.90*  ($139.95)

There was nothing broken about the Italian made, true oxford from DSW’s house brand Mercanti Fiorentini.  But they didn’t technically “fix” it either.  Instead they improved upon it by way of an additional model.  Same platform, same toe, almost the same price, only this version comes in a double monk strap.

They’re the exact same shoe fellas.  Just with the very obvious and very different system used to secure it to your foot.  They also might be slightly lighter and richer in color.

In addition to the well proportioned buckles and straps, they’ve also added a cap toe.  Not necessary, but it looks real good with the extra lines of the flap and buckles. (Meanwhile, if you don’t want the monk straps, they do offer just a cap toe oxford too.)

The buckles are functional and held to the uppers by way of some unnoticeable elastic gore-style loops. The sole is a glazed over leather, so until they get scuffed you’ll be sliding all over the place.

Just one major drawback with this particular pair.  There’s a major ding on the right toe. So these’ll be going back, but another pair will absolutely be on the way.

They’re probably glued and the leather isn’t blow your mind quality, but they look awfully good.  And for under $150, they’re going to be more than worth it to many of us even if they do self destruct in a few years.

*Here’s how to get this price.  You need to become a DSW rewards member which is nothing more than signing up for their email list.  Once you’re in, you can use the code SHIPR after you join their email list for free shipping.  You can also stack the code SHOPTIME which is good for $15 off $74, $30 off $149, and $50 off $200.  To break that second threshold, pick up some $11 – $12 socks.  It’s cheaper to do that then use the $15 off deal.  Taxes are extra of course.

Comments

  2. Some sexy, sexy footwear. Great toe, leather sole… Sold! (a monk in black and a regular in brown)

  3. I’d love to see pics of them on with some pants over them… I always worry that this style will look too pointy like elf-shoes in real life. 

  6. Joe, What size are you? do you run wide or regular fitting. I’m a 10 EEE, so im wondering if a 10 or 10.5 will work. 10 will work if I have enough room for the width. 

  8. I’ve had problems with mr rebates crediting my purchases in the past, but if you can get it this is a pretty solid deal. I’m tempted, but I’ve bought a ridiculous amount of shoes this year as it is….

  9. I ordered mine last week and they arrived today; can’t wait to get home from work and try them on.

  10. I’m sorry, but I can’t get behind straps on men’s footwear.  Too pilgrim-esque.  Laces?  Sure.  Slip-ons?  Absolutely.

    I honestly can’t see many guys looking good in these shoes, and I am definitely not one of them.

  11. Just ordered these in black.  Hopefully the size is correct but if not they have free size exchanges. 

    A pair of double monks and 3 pairs of khaki dress socks for $131 shipped.  Nice find Joe.  Looking forward to checking these out when they arrive.

  12. If find this shoe in brown requires a full size reduction. Measured, I am a 9.5 C, but I regularly wear a 9D in AE 5 last shoes like Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Strand.  I ordered the brown dubs in 8.5M, because I already own and love the non monk version of this shoe from MF in 8.5M.  I was therefore surprised to find that the 8.5 M dubs fit too large.  I returned them to my store in Birmingham, AL, and found surprisingly that they had the brown but not black dubs. I tried on 8M brown dub and it fit well. Hope that helps.

  13. Also, Joe, correct me if I am wrong, but it does appear that the leather sole is glued, not stitched, which is the same as the non monk version and another pair of MF’s I own, which are the brown wingtip bluchers (also size 8.5M, see above posting).  Love the site by the way. First time poster!

  14. that sucks.. i’ve had 2 times where my rebate wasn’t credited automatically and i emailed them after 30 days and they fixed it for me.  last time there was 20% off endless.com f&f deal + 10% mr rebates cashback which worked out great for few guys (including myself)

  15. “They’re probably glued and the leather isn’t blow your mind quality,”  Yup, they look glued to me.  Per the sizing question, I own the oxfords in 10.5 and they fit me like other 10.5 dress shoes.  Same goes for these, BUT… I have slightly wide feet, so maybe there’s where the slight variance comes in?  Thanks for the kind words about the site!

  16. All – just received mine in black and I found the fit to be true (size 10).  I do think that the toe is a little long but still very nice.  Be careful when you first wear them as the soles are slippery and you’ll crack your skull if you hit a wet patch of stone in an office building.  They’re a little snug at the first strap near the opening when you put them on but they softened up pretty quickly. 

  18. What is the best way to polish/clean these in the cognac color? Any particular polishes anyone would recommend?