Double monks! The unnecessary yet most notoriously desired shoe types of our generation. The monk strap (single-strap) is a noble and highly fashionable shoe, not something you’d wanna wear at a funeral though. The double monk (two-straps) is a show off, in your face, shoe that screams ‘my style is better than yours’. You definitely don’t wanna wear a double monk to a funeral; unless you want to show everyone up and bring a little flavor to a time of mourning. Take a look at the Salinger Double Monk Cordovan by Carmina:
I believe Will Farrell was the one who said, ‘Grief is nature’s most powerful aphrodisiac’. Add the Salinger double monk to the equation and events will follow their natural path – you may have come to the funeral without a date, but you won’t be leaving home alone. Make the best out of a bad situation. Enough ‘sensitive subject’ jokes, let’s talk about these beauties.
The Carmina Salinger Double Monk is a shell cordovan.
What exactly is a shell cordovan?
A shell cordovan is a type of leather produced by the best leather manufacturer in the United States, Horween. The shell cordovan will never crease, it will never lose its shape and it will last you a lifetime, and it will look brand now 5 years later. Here’s a word from epaulet about their beautiful double monk:
The “Salinger” is a classic double monk strap with a slim, elegant shape. Easily paired with both casual and dress looks, the double monk will be one the most versatile styles in your footwear wardrobe. It’s just as handsome with a suit as it is with denim, and equally appealing with bright socks as it is sockless. This particular shoe is crafted in beautiful “saddle” Horween Shell Cordovan. Saddle is a bit darker and paler than Whiskey, a bit lighter and less red than Ravello. This beautiful shade is quite rare in the world of footwear, and we’re absolutely smitten with it.
The Salinger sits on the Inca last – which is an excellent balance of a sleek shape with ample toe room and comfort. Its details include: silvertone buckles, stitched captoe, signature purple leather liner, elastic top buckle attachment (allowing you to slip into them easily), and a sturdy goodyear-welted double leather sole.
It’s available at epaulet for $825.00
