About this product
- Upper: Genuine leather with a crocodile-embossed finish in rich brown
- Closure: A single monk strap and buckle across the instep, in place of laces
- Sole: A dual sole that pairs leather with rubber for comfort and grip
- Lining: Fully leather-lined interior
- Included: A travel shoe bag with each pair
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6709 BROWN
The Sigotto Uomo 6709 in brown is a men's single monk strap dress shoe in genuine leather embossed with a crocodile texture. It has a fully leather-lined interior and a dual sole that pairs leather with rubber for grip, and it is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It comes with a travel shoe bag, runs true to size in a standard width, and is available in US sizes 8 through 13.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul. The 6709 is cut from genuine leather embossed with a crocodile texture, and the brown finish gives the pressed scale pattern depth and warmth. A single strap and buckle close across the instep in place of laces. Underneath, a dual sole pairs the formal profile of leather with rubber for everyday comfort and grip, so the shoe handles polished floors and city pavement equally well. Inside, a fully leather-lined interior keeps it comfortable through a full business day or a long celebration. Each pair arrives with its own travel shoe bag. As with all natural leather, small variations in grain and tone are part of the material's character.
Heritage
The monk strap takes its name from the buckled shoes once worn by European monks, and it has long held a particular place in a well-dressed man's rotation: more considered than a plain oxford, more disciplined than a loafer. The single monk is the original version, with one clean strap across the instep. The 6709 in brown keeps that classic form and adds crocodile-embossed texture and a warmer color.
Styling
Brown makes the 6709 a dress shoe that does more than one job: sharp enough for the boardroom and warm enough for a wedding. Wear it with a navy, gray or tan suit, or with a blue blazer and gray trousers. It also dresses down with chinos and an open-collar shirt. Pair it with fine socks in navy, brown or gray.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo brown monk strap shoe run true to size?
Yes. Order your usual size. It comes in a standard width, in US 8 through 12 with half sizes, plus a 13. There is no 12.5.
Is it genuine crocodile?
No. It is genuine leather stamped with a crocodile-scale texture, which gives the depth of exotic skin at a fraction of the cost and with simpler care.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey.
What is a dual sole?
It combines leather with rubber. The leather gives the shoe a formal profile, and the rubber adds grip and everyday comfort.
Is a brown monk strap right for a wedding or the office?
Yes. It is formal enough for business and weddings with a navy, gray or tan suit, and warm enough in color to suit daytime and celebratory occasions.
Does it need breaking in?
Little. The fully leather-lined interior is comfortable from the start, and the leather shapes further to the foot with wear.
How should I care for crocodile-embossed leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a neutral or brown leather cream, and keep it out of prolonged wet weather. Avoid stiff brushes that can flatten the embossed pattern, and store the shoes in the included travel bag with cedar shoe trees.
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