- Upper: Soft black leather with a woven texture across the upper
- Closure: Double buckle straps across the vamp in place of laces
- Shape: A round toe and a structured vamp
- Lining and insole: Full leather lining over a cushioned insole
- Weight: A lightweight build for all-day wear
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6619 BLACK
The Sigotto Uomo 6619 is a men's double buckle shoe in soft black leather with a woven texture across the upper. It has a round toe, a full leather lining, a cushioned insole and a lightweight build, and it is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It runs true to size in a standard width and comes in US sizes 8 through 13.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul. The 6619 is cut from soft black leather, and the woven texture across the upper breaks up the solid black and lets air move through the shoe. Two buckled straps close across the vamp instead of laces. They give the shoe a clean, structured line while still letting it slip on and off easily. Inside, a full leather lining and a cushioned insole keep it comfortable through a long day, and the lightweight build makes it easy to wear from morning into evening. 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. Over time it became a staple of tailored menswear, and the double monk, with two straps instead of one, is the version most associated with continental style. Woven leather has a separate history in Mediterranean shoemaking, valued for its texture and its breathability in warm weather. The 6619 brings the two together: the structure of a double monk with the ease of a woven upper.
Styling
The 6619 sits between dress and casual. Wear it with charcoal or navy trousers and an open-collar shirt for the office, or with dark denim and a knit polo for dinner. The woven texture keeps black from looking severe, so it also works with a summer suit in lightweight wool or linen-blend cloth. Pair it with fine socks in a dark tone, or no-show socks with cropped trousers.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo woven double buckle 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.
What is it made of?
The upper is soft black leather with a woven texture, closed with two buckled straps. Inside are a full leather lining and a cushioned insole.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does the woven leather help with breathability?
Yes. The woven texture lets more air through than a solid leather upper, which helps keep the shoe comfortable through a long or warm day.
Does it need breaking in?
Very little. The soft leather and lightweight build are comfortable from the first wear, and the leather shapes further to the foot over time.
How should I care for woven leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth and keep water and harsh cleaners out of the weave. Condition it now and then with a cream made for black leather, applied lightly so it does not build up between the strands.
Is a double buckle shoe formal enough for the office?
Yes, in business-casual settings. The black finish and double buckle give it a polished line, while the woven texture keeps it relaxed enough for evenings and weekends.