Crockett & Jones Monkton

This style, said to have been developed by an Alpine monk in the 15th century and worn throughout European monasteries, was popularised in the 1920s. Produced in November 2004. The 348 is a versatile last from the core collection with a square toe. It is arguably the most important last that Crockett & Jones has developed in recent times. Dating back to 2004, the 348 became the most avant-garde last for a generation of shoemakers, setting Crockett & Jones apart. With the largest collection of styles, the 348 has become an icon in its own right. In 2012, the latest 348 continued Crockett & Jones' legacy as the shoe of choice for the James Bond film SKYFALL, followed by SPECTRE three years later.

Monkton is a single monk strap shoe with a plain front, made from the finest burnished calf leather and fitted with a plain leather sole. An elegant single monk strap shoe, on a leather sole.

Unbeknownst to many, the Monk strap has similar qualities of fit and construction to a Derby. The Monk style could be considered a sort of modern-day Derby. With open quarters and a fully cut-out vamp and tongue, Monk straps (single or double buckle) are remarkably comfortable on the foot. However, they do not offer the same level of adjustability, due to the absence of laces. The sequence of operations in constructing a Monk is similar to that of a Derby. The inner and outer quarters are sewn to a tab on each side of the vamp and the tongue is cut as part of the vamp and is not a separate element.