I have also eyed those G&G's monks before,  the look of the buckle and positioning of this make it stand out.  I would get mine with a smaller medallion

I only want one more pair of black and I am not sure whether to go for these of the classic cap toe's that Luk Cha just got

What do you think ?

l can't wait until l join the Gaziano & Girling 100 club and wear some of the best looking and well made shoos on the planet. They'll be worth every cent and be a complete privilege to wear. lt will be the ultimate experience and dream come true.  Why buy rtw when you can have perfection instead!

There is a lovely pair of c&j single monks in whiskey in the local shoe shop. Down from 300 to 95 quid. Tried them on and they fitted perfectly but the colour was just to loud. Also i have realised i don't like pointy, chisel toed. Or what i'd call equestrian influenced lasts. Shame, if any of you on here fancy a bargain i can always go and get a photo of them and do the middleman thing.

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I liked monks from years back. Still got an old single black pair of chisel toes  I might revive.

I always wanted a pair of brown doubles, but when the iGentts latched on I got spooked, but Meister sent me a nice pair of Peal for BB, brogues, double monks. Don't wear them much as I've been pulling back a notch or two on the dandy / flamboyant in my old age.

I couldnt care less what people think in one way, in another I want to be George Smiley and pass quietly but have a behind the scenes regime changing effect. Or something.

Bah , that wholecut, plain sleek look is for losers.

There are a lot of Barkers and Cheanys also in the sale, Longwings, Cap-toes, Full-brogues and some half brogues mainly in black leathers, all sizes. Up to UK11

I really like the Lobbs but the firm's lasts are too narrow for me. My budget will not stretch to bespoke at the moment.

I always think the greatest monk is dom perignon.