Mock Croc Monk Straps
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A double monk with a bit of swagger. The upper is croc-embossed vegan leather — a deep, irregular scale pattern pressed into the surface, matte where the light misses it and glossy where it catches — and set against that, the toe cap is smooth patent, high-shine and perfectly plain. That switch from texture to mirror across the front of the shoe is the first thing you notice, and it's what lifts the whole thing out of the ordinary.
Then the buckles. Two of them, solid metal in an engraved western style with a silver-tone finish, scrolled and pointed and considerably more ornate than a monk strap usually gets. They sit across the instep on croc-embossed straps and adjust through the strap holes, so the fit sets where you want it. Nothing subtle about them, and that's rather the point — they turn a smart shoe into something with attitude.
The upper is Italian vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials). Underneath, a slim TR outsole keeps the shape low and sharp, with a compressed Tunit heel — a hard-wearing rubber-resin compound — at 1.8cm in a classic stacked finish. Inside, Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) lines the shoe, over a layered insole with a soft memory-foam top on a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU).
Wear them where you want the shoes noticed: black tailoring cropped at the ankle, a slip skirt and a leather jacket, straight or wide denim with a fine knit, a midi dress with the buckles glinting under the hem. All black, all texture, and a bit of hardware to finish.
- Upper
- Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials)
- Lining
- Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) – soft and comfortable against the foot, with a breathable suede texture that helps keep feet fresh
- Insole
- Cushioned layered insole – a soft memory foam top layer over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) cut to fit the shoe
- Outsole
- Slim TR outsole with a compressed Tunit heel (a hard-wearing rubber-resin compound) with a classic stacked finish, and a TR grip layer underneath.
- Shank
- Steel shank for stability and support through the arch
- Hardware
- Two solid metal buckles in an engraved western style with a silver-tone finish, each adjustable through the strap holes.
- Construction
- Mounted (cemented) construction – the upper is lasted to shape and the outsole bonded directly underneath. The most widely used construction method in footwear, it gives a clean, flexible build, though the outsole isn't easily resoled
- Water Resistance
- Water-resistant for everyday wear – keeps you dry in rain, puddles, wet streets, and most winter conditions. Just avoid heavy saturation or full submersion.
- Width
- D width fitting – a slightly wider fit with more volume than standard
- Fit
- Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
- Heel Height
- 1.8 cm
- Toe Height
- 1.0 cm
- Toe Shape
- Almond toe
- Instep
- Flat insole through the arch
- Break-in Time
- You should find these comfy straight out of the box.
- Type
- Shoes
- Closure
- Two adjustable metal buckles – one across each strap, so you can set the fit exactly where you want it and slide them straight on
- Gender
- Women's
- Made In
- Portugal
- Weight
- 1.0 kg per pair
| UK Size | EU Size | Foot Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 36 | 227 |
| 4 | 37 | 233 |
| 5 | 38 | 240 |
| 6 | 39 | 247 |
| 6.5 | 40 | 253 |
| 7 | 41 | 260 |
| 8 | 42 | 267 |
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I couldn’t wear them. The buckles are cheap with one buckle arriving broken.
Hi Anna,
I'm so sorry about this – I've just sent you a message directly to help you further.
Just to give you peace of mind, we will always replace, refund or try to repair any purchase you make with us at any point – just let us know and we'll take care of everything for you. We always look after our customers.
Here to help if you need anything at all!
Best,
Will
These are quality shoes, well-made and stylish. I do find the Will's shoes sizing a bit odd, however. I bought a pair of the track-sole brogues in the same size as the monks, my usual size. The sizing of the brogues was roomy to the point that I was unable to make them work and I had to give them away. By contrast, the monks, in the same size, are almost too small: at the toe, they are a little too short and narrow, at the heel of the foot, too wide and high, as if made for a foot with a high arch. Adhesive heel-grips have helped, but the shoes do still slip a little. A small change to the design, so that the straps are able to be buckled more tightly, would really assist a lot. I am managing to find the monks reasonably comfortable, nevertheless, as long as my socks or stockings are fairly thin. As ever, the Will's customer service was excellent.
I am still waiting on the part to arrive. I would think I would like to get a refund and return the shoes.
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Mock Croc Monk Straps. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the missing part. As a valued customer, your satisfaction is important to us. I have just sent an email to you with some more information to help you further.
For your peace of mind we will always refund, replace or try to repair any purchase you make from us if you are not happy at any point.
Speak soon
Henry
I love these! Normally wear pull-on styles so having to get used to buckles again (last time was at school a long time ago) but so well worth it - they look stylish and quirky, are comfortable and smart and I feel great every time I wear them.
Great shoes. Fantastic for work