A monk shoe or monk strap is a style of dress shoe with no lacing, instead secured on the feet by one or multiple buckles and ...
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straps. It was innovated by the English shoe maker, Edward Green in the late 19th century.
The monk shoe is a moderately formal shoe: less formal than a full Oxford (American: Balmoral); but more so than an open Derby (American: Blücher). In between these, it is one of the main categories of men´s shoes.
The monk shoe is described by some specialists in the fashion sector as the most accomplished men´s dress shoe. It often has a cap toe, is occasionally brogued, and is popular in suede.